radar horizon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A critical area of performance for aircraft detection systems, defined by the distance at which the radar beam rises enough above the Earth's surface to make detection of a target at low level impossible.

Word forms

radar horizon radar horizons

Related words

OTH clear zone clutter zone radar shadow
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