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Passive systemA system sensing only radiation emitted by the object being viewed or reflected by the object from a source other than the system. See active system.
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Passive systemA remote sensing system that relies on the emission of natural levels of radiation from the target. Most satellite-borne meteorological instruments are passive systems.
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Passive systemA system in which failures are only revealed by testing or when a demand has occurred.
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