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A beacon that, on detecting a radar signal, responds by transmitting a coded…A beacon that, on detecting a radar signal, responds by transmitting a coded navigation signal.
Meaning
1 sensesA beacon that, on detecting a radar signal, responds by transmitting a coded navigation signal.
More definitions
- a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position
Origin
Blend of radar + beacon.Blend of radar + beacon.
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