layover

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layover In radar terminology, the distortion of a radar image caused by steep surface angles relative to the radar wavefront angle, such that the top of a hill is actually closer to the radar than the base. The resulting image gives the appearance of hills or mountains leaning toward the radar. Compare FORESHORTENING.

layover

views updated May 11 2018

lay·o·ver / ˈlāˌōvər/ • n. a period of rest or waiting before a further stage in a journey.