reconnaissance


Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Acronyms, Wikipedia.

reconnaissance

, reconnoissance
a preliminary inspection of an area of land before an engineering survey is made

Reconnaissance

 

in geodesy, inspection and examination of terrain to select the position of astronomical and geodetic reference points for topographical surveys. Reconnaissance work is done in conjunction with calculations of the elevation of geodetic signals, which are set up at reference points and ensure visibility between points. The calculations take into account the curvature of the earth, relief characteristics, and local obstacles to the taking of measurements.

reconnaissance

[ri′kän·ə·səns]
(engineering)
A mission to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area.
(ordnance)
A mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy.

reconnaissance

A general examination or survey of the main features, or certain specific features, of a region usually as a preliminary to a more detailed survey. The various types of reconnaissance include photo reconnaissance, radar reconnaissance, and visual reconnaissance.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Considerable use is made of electro-optics, indeed one system can help the driver reverse out of danger, and thermal imagers are the basis of the reconnaissance role with German sensors on extendable masts.
The eyes and ears of the battlefield
"Our new reconnaissance level cost of cycling analysis is the first true alternative to traditional cost of cycling analysis," said James R.
New Power Plant Reconnaissance Level Cost of Cycling Analysis Method Announced
"Work is nearing completion to create medium-range reconnaissance and attack drones.
Russian Army to Receive Reconnaissance, Attack Drones in 2019
Robert Dienesch wrote an engaging military history of part of this story, focusing on the WS-117L program as the progenitor for subsequent space-based reconnaissance programs.
Eyeing the Red Storm: Eisenhower and the First Attempt to Build a Spy Satellite
Maintenance platoon Soldiers, who have additional skill identifiers of F1 and F6, provide mechanical expertise; and they are capable of servicing sensors on the Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV).
CBRN Integration Into Forward Support Operations
Due to the space available on an aircraft and the time that it takes for the echelons-above-brigade route clearance platoons to enter an operation, it is more efficient to use those tasks from the ERT mission-essential task list that are related to engineer reconnaissance.
The Engineer Reconnaissance Platoon: within the Airborne Brigade Engineer Battalion
Streckfuss, an aviation historian, describes the influence of aerial reconnaissance and observation crews and photographers during World War I.
Eyes All Over the Sky: Aerial Reconnaissance in the First World War
Xiu-Ding Chen has been appointed as Reconnaissance International's regional representative for China.
New representative for China
From German Cavalry Officer to Reconnaissance Pilot
From German Cavalry Officer to Reconnaissance Pilot
MOSCOW, March 1 (KUNA) -- Russia announced Tuesday that it has deployed a number of drones and several air defense and artillery instrumental reconnaissance systems in Syria.
Russia deploys drones, radars in Syria

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?