bearing cursor

bearing cursor

[′ber·iŋ ‚kər·sər]

(engineering)

Of a radar set, the radial line inscribed on a transparent disk which can be rotated manually about an axis coincident with the center of the plan position indicator; used for bearing determination. Also known as mechanical bearing cursor.

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