radar

A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of very high frequency radio waves reflected from their surfaces.

The equipment used in such detection.

(on (one’s) radar/radar screen) In one’s conscious awareness as a possibility or as an existing phenomenon.

A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.

An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.

A superior ability to detect something.

To scan with radar, or as if with radar.

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