interrogator

interrogator
i. A radar set or other electronic device that transmits an interrogation. Normally, ground-based surveillance radar beacon transmitter-receiver scanning in synchronism with primary radar continuously transmitted signals requesting replies from all cooperative airborne transponders. The received signals are mixed with the primary radar return and displayed on the same plan position indicator (PPI).
ii. An electronic device for transmitting challenging or interrogating pulses for reception and response by a transponder.

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  • interrogator — 1751, from L.L. interrogator, agent noun from interrogare (see INTERROGATION (Cf. interrogation)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • Interrogator — In*ter ro*ga tor, n. [L.: cf. F. interrogateur.] One who asks questions; a questioner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • interrogator — [in ter′ə gāt΄ər] n. 1. a person who interrogates; questioner 2. a radio or radar transmitter whose signals actuate a transponder or a beacon …   English World dictionary

  • interrogator — n. 1) to serve as an interrogator 2) a prisoner of war interrogator * * * [ɪn terəgeɪtə] a prisoner interrogator of interrogator war interrogator to serve as an interrogator …   Combinatory dictionary

  • interrogator — apklausiklis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. interrogator; interrogator unit vok. Abfrageeinheit, f; Abfrageeinrichtung, f rus. опросное устройство, n; устройство опроса, n pranc. interrogateur, m …   Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • interrogator — /in ter euh gay teuhr/, n. 1. a person who interrogates. 2. Also called challenger. Radio. a transmitter that emits a signal to trigger a transponder. [1745 55; < LL interrogator; see INTERROGATE, TOR] * * * …   Universalium

  • interrogator — Synonyms and related words: asker, catechist, cross interrogator, cross questioner, detective, examiner, inquirer, inquisitionist, inquisitor, interlocutor, interpellator, interrogatrix, interviewer, opinion sampler, poller, pollster, prober,… …   Moby Thesaurus

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  • interrogator — interrogate ► VERB 1) ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally. 2) obtain data or information automatically from (a device, database, etc.). DERIVATIVES interrogation noun interrogator noun. ORIGIN Latin interrogare question …   English terms dictionary

  • interrogator unit — apklausiklis statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. interrogator; interrogator unit vok. Abfrageeinheit, f; Abfrageeinrichtung, f rus. опросное устройство, n; устройство опроса, n pranc. interrogateur, m …   Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • interrogator — noun Date: 1751 1. one that interrogates 2. a radio transmitter and receiver for sending out a signal that triggers a transponder and for receiving and displaying the reply …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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