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Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
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radiolocation
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Radiolocating is the process of finding the location of something through the use of radio waves . It generally refers to passive uses, particularly radar —as well as detecting buried cables, water mains , and other public utilities . It is similar to radionavigation ...
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n. Any method of detecting and locating distant objects using microwave radiation; especially radar
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n. measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects [syn: radar , microwave radar , radio detection and ranging ]
Usage examples of radiolocation.
Yesterday and today, on the Home Guard manoeuvres, passing various small camps of soldiers in the woods, radiolocation stations etc.
In any case, the transport aircraft would be picked up by our radiolocation apparatus and engaged by night or day by our fighting aircraft.