phased array

phase ar·ray

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feyz uh-rey]
- /feɪz əˈreɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feyz uh-rey]
- /feɪz əˈreɪ/

Definitions of phased array words

noun phased array 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. Compare dipole (def 3). 1
noun phased array 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 0

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Origin of phased array

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Phased array

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phased array popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phased array usage trend in Literature

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