I scope

I scope

[′ī ‚skōp]

(electronics)

A cathode-ray scope on which a single signal appears as a circular segment whose radius is proportional to the range and whose circular length is inversely proportional to the error of aiming the antenna, true aim resulting in a complete circle; the position of the arc, relative to the center, indicates the position of the target relative to the beam axis. Also known as broken circle indicator; I indicator; I scan.

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