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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > equipment > measuring devices > radar
Research, Technology, Methods > equipment > electrical equipment > electronic equipment > radar
Preferred Term:

radar

Definition:
A method, system or technique of using beamed, reflected, and timed radio waves for detecting, locating, or tracking objects (such as rockets), for measuring altitude, etc., in any of various activities, such as air traffic control or guidance. The electronic equipment or apparatus used to generate, transmit, receive, and usually, to display radio scanning or locating waves, a radar set. Used for radio detection and ranging.
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Broader Concept:
electronic equipment, measuring devices
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Entry Terms:
  • radio detection and ranging
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/36228
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