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noun
A system resembling sonar but used in the air, for meteorological measurements, rather than in water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
A type of system using such a method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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History
Short for sonic detection and ranging; compare radar, sonar.
