lockon
Lock-on refers to the targeting state in sensors and weapons systems where a target has been acquired and is maintained within a tracking cue to guide a projectile or cue defensive actions. A successful lock allows a guided weapon to adjust its trajectory to intersect with the target, increasing hit probability even as the target maneuvers.
The process and technologies behind lock-on vary. Radar lock-on uses transmitted radar energy to detect and
In gaming and popular culture, the term lock-on is also used to describe a gameplay mechanic that