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rangefinder an instrument for determining the distance of an object from the observer, esp in order to sight a gun or focus a camera rangefinder [′rānj ‚fīnd·ər] (communications) A movable, calibrated unit of the receiving mechanism of a teletypewriter by means of which the selecting interval may be moved with respect to the start signal. (electronics) A device which determines the distance to an object by measuring the time it takes for a radio wave to travel to the object and return. (engineering) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Sensors that have target location errors larger than 10 meters are the ground-vehicular laser locator designator (G/VLLD), first generation FLIR Bradley eyesafe laser rangefinder (BELRF) and lightweight laser designator rangefinder (LLDR). The $79 million Army contract is for 300 Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder systems, mainly used in conjunction with laserguided, GPS-guided and conventional munitions. The CROWS sensor unit includes a daylight video camera, a thermal imager for night operations, and a laser rangefinder. |
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