A terrain-following sensor was a component that worked in tandem with a ship's propulsion and flight-control systems, allowing it to fly at a fixed height parallel to the ground. It automatically adjusted a ship's course and altitude to avoid collisions with obstacles and changing terrain.

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AppearancesEdit

• Han Solo at Stars' End (First appearance)
• Han Solo's Revenge
• X-wing (novels)

SourcesEdit

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (Second Edition)
• Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Millennium Falcon Owners' Workshop Manual