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AIR DEFENSE RADAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Air Forces
OBS

Air-defence radars can detect air targets and determine their position, course, and speed in a relatively large area.

CONT

Air-defence radars are used as early-warning devices because they can detect approaching enemy aircraft or missiles at great distances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Forces aériennes
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.

Spanish

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