Christmas tree effects

A form of Christmas tree effect — The phenomenon where an aircraft's radar with limited directional capabilities receives strong echoes from the ground, swamping target signals and generating a triangular radar trace.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Christmas tree effect
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