Scan
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Scan (of a radar antenna)
The systematic variation of the beam direction for search.
Note: In marine applications scanning usually takes place continuously through 360 degrees
Reference: B.S. (modified)
Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)