Definition of monopulse in US English:
monopulse
adjective ˈmänəˌpəlsˈmänəˌpəls
Denoting a system of radar in which the angular location of a target is determined by comparison of two or more simultaneously received signals.
Example sentencesExamples
- The radar uses monopulse tracking mode during the spiral descent.
- The system uses a combination of omni-directional antennas and directional monopulse masthead antenna arrays and provides a directional accuracy of better than 1° for targeting.
- The radar homing head is active monopulse and frequency agile.
- The system uses a masthead antenna array with omnidirectional and monopulse directional antennae and a separate periscope warning antenna.
- The radars provide 360° scanning with simultaneous target tracking, clutter suppression, search on the move capability and monopulse tracking mode.
noun ˈmänəˌpəlsˈmänəˌpəls
A monopulse radar system or installation.
Origin
Late 1950s: from mono, 'one' + pulse.