radiolocation
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ra·di·o·lo·ca·tion
(rā′dē-ō-lō-kā′shən)n.
Detection of distant objects, such as ships or aircraft, by radar.
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radiolocation
(ˌreɪdɪəʊləˈkeɪʃən)n
(Electronics) a former name for radar
ˌradioloˈcational adj
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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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