What is "range finders"

Usage examples of "range finders".

Some started reload cycles, while others worked their range finders to get off properly aimed rounds, but then the horizon turned orange again, and what followed scarcely gave them the time to take note of the change of color in the sky.

The First is lacking in battle computers, secure communications gear, nightfighting equipment, range finders, modern artillery—.

Replacing it carefully, he turned to the radar scanner, checking the intricate wiring system and making sure that the range finders were in good working order.

Vicki knew that some telescopic sights incorporated range finders but even they took both innate skill and years of practice to acquire the accuracy necessary.

Brim watched his main turrets swinging as range finders measured the swiftly narrowing distance.

The Specter also mounted a 40mm cannon and a 105mm howitzer, and all weapons were linked to laser range finders, an infrared sensor, radar, low-light television, and a sophisticated fire-control computer.

Radar and lidar range finders measured airspeed, velocity over ground, flight-angle, and all the other myriad variables that made the difference between a landing and a fireball and pronounced them correct.

All battle stations and range finders to be manned five minutes before start.

Only the infra-red and microwave range finders reflected the surface of the hot jungle planet.

Using laser range finders to give me exact distances and using the size of human-built doorways and windows as a gauge, I determine that these heat signatures are too large to be human in origin, although the temperature range they exhibit is within 0.

She and half a dozen assistants had been working with theodolites and laser range finders.

They wore pinch-cheeked helmets that were as domed as an R2 unit, bisected by horizontal viewplate strips and surmounted by flag-like targeting range finders.

The distances were approximate, they didnt risk using range finders, which could be detected.

But the interior curve of the helmet's visor swarmed with CGI icons of sensor scopes, range finders and various indicators.

When they cleared a nanosecond later, he had CGI icons of sensor scopes, range finders and various indicators.