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strobe [strōb] (electronics) Intensified spot in the sweep of a deflection-type indicator, used as a reference mark for ranging or expanding the presentation. Intensified sweep on a plan-position indicator or B-scope; such a strobe may result from certain types of interference, or it may be purposely applied as a bearing or heading marker. Line on a console oscilloscope representing the azimuth data generated by a jammed radar site. A signaling pulse of very short duration. 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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| I realized every time after the strobe light went off, he'd laugh. Flexible scopes with a halogen or xenon light source can be upgraded with the true stroboscopic light source from ATMOS, enabling physicians to see the mucosal wave in larynx examinations, ATMOS is the only manufacturer worldwide that offers strobe technology and adapters for the main flexible scopes on the market. Flashing white strobe lights were tested Thursday on a Metro Orange Line bus as MTA officials considered whether to repaint the 60-foot-long gray buses a brighter color to make them more visible and reduce collisions. |
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