time-of-arrival technique

proper noun

The determination of the location of something, such as a radio signal or a lightning radiation source, by comparing the slightly different times of arrival at multiple sensors or receivers.

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proper nounthe time-of-arrival technique
  1. The determination of the location of something, such as a radio signal or a lightning radiation source, by comparing the slightly different times of arrival at multiple sensors or receivers.
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