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AIR-DEFENSE RADAR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air defence radar
1, record 1, English, air%20defence%20radar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air-defense radar 2, record 1, English, air%2Ddefense%20radar
correct
- air defense radar 3, record 1, English, air%20defense%20radar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air-defence radars can detect air targets and determine their position, course, and speed in a relatively large area. 2, record 1, English, - air%20defence%20radar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air-defence radars are used as early-warning devices because they can detect approaching enemy aircraft or missiles at great distances. 2, record 1, English, - air%20defence%20radar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radar de défense aérienne
1, record 1, French, radar%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les radars de défense aérienne détectent et suivent les aéronefs ou missiles représentant un danger militaire. Leur portée peut dépasser 300 milles (500 km) sur 360 degrés autour du radar. 2, record 1, French, - radar%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multifunction air-defense radar
1, record 2, English, multifunction%20air%2Ddefense%20radar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- multifunction air-defence radar 2, record 2, English, multifunction%20air%2Ddefence%20radar
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- radar de défense aérienne multifonctions
1, record 2, French, radar%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20multifonctions
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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