radio detection and ranging

Synonyms:

microwave radar, radar, radiolocation

Types:

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Doppler radar

radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity

early warning radar

a radar that is part of an early warning system

3d radar, three-dimensional radar

radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target

weather radar

radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation

Type of:

measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something