Noun
MRV (plural MRVs)
(military) Initialism of multiple reentry vehicle: the reentry capsule for a ballistic missile's payload, typically a nuclear weapon, where the missile has multiple instances of such, but can only target one site with all reentry vehicles.
A contrast-enhanced MRV (ATECO) scan has a high detection rate for abnormal transverse sinus stenoses. citation These stenoses can be more adequately identified and assessed with catheter cerebral venography and manometry. Source: Internet
An intermediate case is the multiple reentry vehicle (MRV) missile which carries several warheads which are dispersed but not individually aimed. Source: Internet
All four of the class underwent conversion during the 1980s so that they could be fitted with the Polaris AT-K missile which was fitted with the British-developed Chevaline MRV system. Source: Internet
As a result, MIRV technology has proven more attractive than MRV for advanced nations. Source: Internet
If he was less than dazzling with wood, Mr. Glazer was a Mr. Fix-it at his company, MRV Communications, where he had risen to chief financial officer. Source: Internet
Julien Dufour, CEO, Verifavia Shipping, commented: “The EU MRV and IMO DCS regulations are now both in force but continue to perplex shipowners and operators. Source: Internet