radarscope

[ rey-dahr-skohp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

radarscope

/ ˈreɪdɑːˌskəʊp /

a cathode-ray oscilloscope on which radar signals can be viewed. In a plan position indicator , the target is represented by a blip on a radial line that rotates around a point, representing the antenna

First recorded in 1945–50; radar + -scope

He said nothing, but spun the wheel to 225 and went back to the radarscope.

Prochaska's startled exclamation drew Crag's eyes to the radarscope.

A second crewman was sprawled over the communication console with his face smashed into the radarscope.

Ruiz, watching the radarscope, saw Lubbock slide into focus miles below.

Douglas Alexander checked the radarscope and whistled in surprise at the picture it revealed.

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