phased array

American  

noun

1. a radar antenna consisting of an array of dipoles that are excited in or out of phase with each other to control beam direction and radiation pattern without moving the antenna.

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phased array British  

noun

1. an array of radio antennae connected together to form a single antenna. The beam produced can be steered across the sky by adjusting the phases of the signals. The absence of moving parts enables the beams to be steered very rapidly, making it useful in radar

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Etymology

Origin of phased array

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The company also said that it will be the largest commercial phased array in low-Earth orbit, or LEO.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Herein, the mixing technique utilizes an ultrasonic phased array, which creates a focal point where droplets can float randomly via irradiating ultrasonic waves from a 7 × 7 grid of ultrasonic transducers with phase-shifting.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

The entire system, which includes a phased array radar, a control station, computers and generators, typically requires about 90 soldiers to operate and maintain.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022

Also, when it comes to warfare operational resiliency, several more narrowly configured, yet dispersed, electronic signals emit a lower and less detectable signature than larger, phased array emissions.

From Fox News • May 18, 2020