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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Radio Detection And Ranging.
Radio Detection And Ranging - as a noun
Measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
microwave radarradarradiolocationHypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The military relies on radio detection and ranging systems for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes."
"The airplane's radio detection and ranging equipment helped it navigate through thick fog."
"Scientists use radio detection and ranging to study the movement and behavior of wildlife."
"The police used radio detection and ranging to locate the suspect's vehicle."
"The ship's crew relied on radio detection and ranging to detect icebergs and other obstacles."