radio detection and ranging

1. Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects (synset 104046324)
   is a type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
   subtypes:

   • doppler radar - radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity
   • early warning radar - a radar that is part of an early warning system
   • 3d radar, three-dimensional radar - radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target
   • weather radar - radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation
   has:

   • dish, dish aerial, dish antenna, saucer - directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
   • 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
   • wave guide, waveguide - a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar
   same as: microwave radar, radar, radiolocation

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