active sensor
(BrE) /ˈæktɪv ˈsensə/
Definition

Definition of active sensor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.device that sends out energy and measures the returning signalTECH.
  • The satellite carries an active sensor to map the Earth's surface.

Adjective

technologyTECH.using its own power to detect objects or changing conditionsTECH.
  • The robot uses an active sensor system to map the room.
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Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with sensor

heat sensorn.
device that detects heat levels or temperature changes and sends a signal
The heat sensor shut off the engine before it overheated.
rain sensorn.
device that detects rainfall and triggers automatic control of another system
The sprinkler system shut off when the rain sensor detected a heavy shower.
light sensorn.
device that detects or measures light level for control or recording
The outdoor lamp has a light sensor that turns it on at dusk.
motion sensorn.
device detecting movement
The motion sensor turned on the lights when it detected movement.
pressure sensorn.
device that detects pressure in gas or liquid and gives a measurable signal
The technician replaced the faulty pressure sensor in the hydraulic system.
acceleration sensorn.
device that detects or measures how quickly speed changes over time
The phone's acceleration sensor rotates the screen when you tilt it.
force sensorn.
device that measures how strong a push or pull is
The robot’s gripper uses a force sensor to avoid crushing fragile objects.
gas sensorn.
device that detects and measures specific gases in air or other environments
The gas sensor triggered an alarm when it detected a methane leak.
infrared sensorn.
device that detects invisible heat radiation from objects or people
The security system uses an infrared sensor to notice movement at night.
sensor proben.
probe-shaped device that detects or measures conditions for a sensing system
The technician placed a sensor probe inside the pipe to monitor pressure.

Terms related to active sensor

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Examples of active sensor in a sentence

  • Engineers installed an active sensor to monitor traffic flow.
  • Active sensor arrays constantly adjust to track small, fast-moving drones.
  • The satellite’s active sensor radar can detect ships through dense clouds.

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  1. French:capteur actif, actif, ...
  2. German:aktiver Sensor, aktiv, ...
  3. Italian:sensore attivo, attivo, ...
  4. Spanish:sensor activo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensor ativo, ativo, ...
  6. Chinese:有源传感器, 主动式的, ...
  7. Japanese:アクティブセンサー, 能動センサーの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَشْعِر فَعَّال, اِستِشْعاريّ فَعّال, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַיְשָׁן אַקְטִיבִי, אַקְטִיבִי, ...
  10. Russian:активный датчик, активный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активний датчик, активний, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय संवेदक, सक्रिय सेंसरयुक्त, ...
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