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radio detection and ranging

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Noun1.radio detection and ranging - measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objectsradio detection and ranging - measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
dish aerial, dish antenna, saucer, dish - directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
Doppler radar - radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity
early warning radar - a radar that is part of an early warning system
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO, oscilloscope, scope - electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
pulse generator - a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate
3d radar, three-dimensional radar - radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target
wave guide, waveguide - a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar
weather radar - radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation


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Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly (Gary Burghoff) could sense events in advance, hence his nickname from the American codeword Radio Detection And Ranging.
The scope involves the design and modification of the landing gear systems maintenance training device to the radio detection and ranging (RADAR) configuration.
 
 
 
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