radio detection and ranging

Noun

Meaning

measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

radar radiolocation microwave radar

Hypernyms

measuring device measuring instrument measuring system

Hyponyms

Doppler radar 3d radar early warning radar weather radar three-dimensional radar

Close letter words and terms

radio communications radio compass radio control radio direction finder radio drama radio electric signal