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target acquisition

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target acquisition [′tär·gət ‚ak·wə′zish·ən]
(aerospace engineering)
The process of optically, manually, mechanically, or electronically orienting a tracking system in direction and range to lock on a target.
(electronics)
The first appearance of a recognizable and useful echo signal from a new target in radar and sonar.


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That's especially true for the improved target acquisition system (ITAS) on your anti-tank guided missile Stryker.
The SGF program provides enhanced reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities.
The current Target Acquisition System only covers half the range of the Improved Target Acquisition System in both its ability to detect and positively recognize armored targets.
 
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