bistatic

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English

Etymology

From bi- +‎ static.

Adjective

bistatic (not comparable)

  1. (physics) Describing reflection of a ray from an object both directly back to the origin of the ray, and also at an angle

Usage notes

  • In bistatic radar or bistatic sonar the receiver is at some distance from the transmitter, and an angle is subtended to the reflecting object.