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(Encyclopedia)automatic direction finder: see radio range. ...synchrotron radiation
(Encyclopedia)synchrotron radiation, in physics, electromagnetic radiation emitted by high-speed electrons spiraling along the lines of force of a magnetic field (see magnetism). Depending on the electron's energy ...Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories
(Encyclopedia)Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories: see Jodrell Bank Observatory. ...dedicated short-range communication
(Encyclopedia)dedicated short-range communication (DSRC): see radio-frequency identification. ...propaganda
(Encyclopedia)propaganda, systematic manipulation of public opinion, generally by the use of symbols such as flags, monuments, oratory, and publications. Modern propaganda is distinguished from other forms of commu...Museum of Television and Radio
(Encyclopedia)Museum of Television and Radio: see Paley Center for Media. ...Winchell, Walter
(Encyclopedia)Winchell, Walter, 1897–1972, journalist and broadcaster, b. New York City as Walter Winchel. He performed in vaudeville, and adopted a marquee's misspelling of his surname. After serving two years i...virtual telescope
(Encyclopedia)virtual telescope, a computerized interferometer (see interference) that merges the images from two or more telescopes to obtain a single, large, enhanced image. The image in each telescope is made fr...Pond Inlet
(Encyclopedia)Pond Inlet, trading post (1991 pop. 974), N Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory, Canada, opposite Bylot Island. A government radio station, a post of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Anglican and R...Watson Lake
(Encyclopedia)Watson Lake, village (1991 pop. 912), SE Yukon, Canada, near the Liard River and the British Columbia border. It is a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Post, with an airfield and a radio station, located ...Browse by Subject
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