radio detection and ranging

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radio detection and ranging - measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objectsmicrowave radar, radar, radiolocationdish aerial, dish antenna, saucer, dish - directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiationDoppler radar - radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocityearly warning radar - a radar that is part of an early warning systemmeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of somethingcathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO, oscilloscope, scope - electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantitiespulse generator - a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate3d radar, three-dimensional radar - radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a targetwave guide, waveguide - a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radarweather radar - radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation