electronic signal

Other forms: electronic signals

Definitions of electronic signal

1. noun

   a signal generated by electronic means
   types:

   radar echo

   an electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna; contains information about the location and distance of the reflecting object

   racon, radar beacon

   a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position

   blip, pip, radar target

   a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface

   clutter

   unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen

   type of:

   sign, signal, signaling

   any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message