autogating means A feature of military image intensifier tubes where the amount of light reaching the intensifier is automatically gated so that bright lights do not damage the unit. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
Etymology
From auto- + gating.
noun
- A feature of military image intensifier tubes where the amount of light reaching the intensifier is automatically gated so that bright lights do not damage the unit.