A tracking system, also known as a tracking device, detection device, tracking scanners, or tracking sensors were all forms of tracking technology used to seek and locate objects such as bogeys.
After traveling from the 23rd century to 1986 San Francisco, Spock cautioned James T. Kirk that the HMS Bounty would likely be detected by the tracking devices of the 20th century. Kirk concurred and ordered Pavel Chekov to engage the Bounty's cloaking device. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
The Minosians Echo Papa 607 had a tracking device, with accompanying monitor, integrated into its system. Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher observed the technology in use as they watched the demonstration model attack their away team. (TNG: "The Arsenal of Freedom")
Types of tracking systems
- LIDAR
- Phaser tracking control
- RADAR
- Security tracking grid
- Security tracking system
- Security tracking code
- Surveillance satellite
- Targeting scanner
- Tracking display
- Tracking technology
- Tracking torpedo