three-dimensional radar

/θri ˌreɪˈdɑr/
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Definitions of three-dimensional radar
  1. noun
    radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target
    synonyms: 3d radar
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    type of:
    microwave radar, radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation
    measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
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