Concept information
Preferred term
radar
Type
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Topic
Definition
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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.
Source: NASA Thesaurus
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- radio detection and ranging
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/36228
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