Range Marker

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Range Marker

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The index marks displayed on radar indicators to establish the scale or facilitate determination of the distance of a target from the radar. On the plan position indicator scope, for example, range markers take the form of concentric circles with the position of the radar at the center. See azimuth marker. Also called distance marker. </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use