air reconnaissance

noun

Meaning

Military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features using aircraft or drones.

Examples

The squadron was tasked with air reconnaissance to map out the terrain before the ground forces advanced.
Modern air reconnaissance relies heavily on high-resolution satellite imagery and long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles.

Synonyms: aerial survey, aerial surveillance, scouting, aerial reconnaissance

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air reconnaissance

noun

Pronunciation: /ɛər rɪˈkɒnɪsns/

Definition

Military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features using aircraft or drones.

Examples

The squadron was tasked with air reconnaissance to map out the terrain before the ground forces advanced.
Modern air reconnaissance relies heavily on high-resolution satellite imagery and long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles.
They conducted a thorough air reconnaissance of the valley to ensure no hidden threats remained.

Synonyms of air reconnaissance

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