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1. Of a radar or other sensing
and tracking device. To acquire a particular object of interest
and continue tracking it automatically.
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2. In phase-lock radio receivers,
to adjust the frequency of the voltage controlled oscillation,
to the point where it is controlled by signal power from the
detector.
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3. In coded ranging systems,
to adjust the ground generated code until it exactly matches
in time and code the transmitted code.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
