Meaning | directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation. |
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Synonyms | dish, dish antenna, saucer |
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Part of | radar, microwave radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation | measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects |
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radio telescope, radio reflector | astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources |
Narrower | scanner | A radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area |
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Broader | directional antenna | An antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle |
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Spanish | antena parabólica |
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Catalan | platet |
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