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Definition of Microwave radar
1. Noun. Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects.
Terms within: Dish, Dish Aerial, Dish Antenna, Saucer, Cathode-ray Oscilloscope, Cro, Oscilloscope, Scope, Pulse Generator, Wave Guide, Waveguide
Specialized synonyms: Doppler Radar, Early Warning Radar, 3d Radar, Three-dimensional Radar, Weather Radar
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Radiolocate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Microwave Radar
Literary usage of Microwave radar
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring Techniques: Vol. 1: Solids ...by J. Russell Boulding by J. Russell Boulding (1996)
"REMOTE SENSING AND SURFACE GEOPHYSICAL METHODS 1.1 AIRBORNE REMOTE SENSING AND
GEOPHYSICS 1.1.4 Active Microwave (Radar) Other Names Used to Describe ..."
2. Computers and Information Technologies in Agricultural Production and edited by Karl R. Schneider (1997)
"... revegetation; alberta; radar-backscatter Abstract: microwave radar is a
potentially useful tool for monitoring the condition of the rangeland. ..."
3. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"microwave radar, laser radar, and passive infrared systems are the primary
candidates for forward looking detection. FAA and NASA are jointly investing ..."
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