Direction finder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005040",
  "term": "Direction finder",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A radio receiver system equipped with a directional antenna used to determine the bearing or direction of a radio signal source. In meteorology, direction finders are employed to locate lightning strikes by detecting the radio waves emitted during a discharge. This technology contributes to lightning detection networks and severe weather forecasting.",
  "see_also": [
    "radio direction finder"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/direction-finder/"
}