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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. They resemble the repeated flashes of a strobe light. 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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