Dish Antenna (Noun)
Meaning
Directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The satellite television company installed a large dish antenna on the roof to receive signals from the orbiting satellite.
- The researchers used a dish antenna to transmit radio frequency radiation to a distant receiving station.
- The engineers carefully adjusted the dish antenna to maximize the gain and minimize interference from nearby sources.
- The parabolic curve of the dish antenna was designed to focus the microwave radiation onto a small receiver.
- A dish antenna was mounted on the vehicle to establish a communication link with the command center.