direction finding

Definition/Scope: A procedure or process for locating or localizing the origin of radar, acoustical, or optical emissions.

Acronym:

DF

Broader Terms:

position finding

Narrower Terms:

automatic direction finding
radar direction finding
radio direction finding

Related Terms:

airborne reconnaissance low
AN/ALQ-133
AN/ALQ-151V1 and V2
AN/PRD-10
AN/PRD-12
AN/TRQ-32
AN/TSQ-138
AN/USD-9
Azimuth Determining System
bearing (direction)
direction finders
Ground Based Common Sensor