synthetic aperture radar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002750",
  "term": "synthetic aperture radar",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A radar mounted on a moving platform (aircraft or satellite) used for imaging. Since the radar antenna moves a significant distance between transmission and receiving the signal back, the radar antenna acts as if it is larger than its physical dimensions, providing better range and azimuth resolution.",
  "abbreviation": "SAR",
  "see_also": [
    "Doppler radar",
    "marine radar",
    "microwave radar",
    "high-frequency radar"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/synthetic-aperture-radar/"
}