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Radar Sign Video

Upload On Tue Sep 04 2012 by ASL STEM

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Definition

1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, speed, material composition, or other characteristics by causing radio waves to be reflected from them and analyzing the reflected waves. The waves can be converted into images, as for use on weather maps. 2. The equipment used in such detecting.

Source: The American Heritage Science Dictionary. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2005. Credo Reference. Web. 03 September 2012.