radar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002216",
  "term": "radar",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging; a radio device or system for locating an object by means of ultrahigh-frequency radio waves reflected from the object and received, observed, and analyzed by the receiving part of the device in such a way that characteristics (as distance and direction) of the object may be determined.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radar/"
}