Meaning | A generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate. |
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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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sonar, echo sounder, asdic | A measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return |
Narrower | pinger | A pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar |
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Broader | generator | An electronic device for producing a signal voltage |
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