radiolocation

[ rey-dee-oh-loh-key-shuh n ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊ loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

the method or process of determining the position and velocity of an object by radar.

Origin of radiolocation

First recorded in 1940–45; radio- + location

British Dictionary definitions for radiolocation

radiolocation
/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊləˈkeɪʃən) /

noun

a former name for radar

Derived forms of radiolocation

radiolocational, adjective