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passive radar

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passive radar [′pas·iv ′rā‚där]
(engineering)
A technique for detecting objects at a distance by picking up the microwave electromagnetic energy that is both radiated and reflected by all bodies.


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This passive radar system cannot be detected by the target because it does not send signals, it only receives them.
Gering most recently served as president of Litton Industries' Advanced Systems Division, which was a manufacturer of threat warning systems for military aircraft, advanced electronic support measures, and passive radar frequency detection systems for the United States military.
military forces of advanced electronic support measures (ESM) and passive radar frequency (RF) passive detection systems.
 
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