1. When applied to acquisition radars, the process of detecting the presence and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit identification. 2. When applied to tracking radars, the process of positioning a radar beam so that a target is in that beam to permit the effective employment of weapons. See also target acquisition.
ACQUIRE
Meaning of ACQUIRE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012