RADAR en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/
Etymology
Acronym of radio detection and ranging. Coined by the United States Navy in 1940. The lowercase form (radar) is by anacronymic evolution.
Meanings
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(alt-of, dated) Alternative letter-case form of radar.
alt of radar
Multiple RADARs can be mounted at different parts of the vehicle, front and rear, to get the complete view of objects all round.
2016, Rahul Kala, “Basics of Autonomous Vehicles”, in On-Road Intelligent Vehicles: Motion Planning for Intelligent Transportation Systems, Butterworth-Heinemann, →ISBN, section 2 (Hardware), page 14:Police traffic RADARs can provide a speed reading on a detected target, but they cannot measure the range to the target.
1983, “Basic Principles of RADAR Speed Measurement”, in Basic Training Program in RADAR Speed Measurement: Trainee Instructional Manual, U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, section “Fundamental Concept”, page 3-1, column 1:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADARs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |