Radarscope: meaning, definitions and examples

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radarscope

 

[ หˆreษชdษ™rหŒskoสŠp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

meteorological tool

A radarscope is a visual display unit that shows the output of a radar system, particularly in meteorology for observing weather patterns and phenomena. It helps meteorologists and scientists analyze precipitation, storm systems, and other atmospheric conditions.

Synonyms

radar display, radar visualizer.

Examples of usage

  • The radarscope indicated heavy rainfall approaching the city.
  • Meteorologists used the radarscope to track the development of the storm.
  • The data from the radarscope showed unusual cloud formations.

Translations

Translations of the word "radarscope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น radar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคกเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Radar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ radar

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radar

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท radar

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ radar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท radar

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radar

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ท่พพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ radar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะดะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ radar

Etymology

The term 'radarscope' combines 'radar', an acronym for 'Radio Detection and Ranging', and 'scope', which originates from the Greek word 'skopein', meaning 'to look' or 'to see'. The development of radar technology began in the early 20th century, with significant advancements during World War II for detecting aircraft. Following the war, radar technology was adapted for meteorological purposes, leading to the creation of radarscopes in the 1950s and 1960s. These devices allow for real-time analysis of atmospheric conditions and have become essential in modern weather forecasting and severe weather warnings. The innovation of the radarscope has transformed the field of meteorology, providing critical data for researchers and scientists to better understand and predict weather patterns.