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Radar is used in many aspect of our lives from child detection or distance measuring on our cars to image formation in place. Most if not all radar measure range. It was developed by the British (whom still lead the field) in WW2 to locate German planes at night or get early warning of raids. Since then Radar used as expended to place vehicles, imaging terrain avoidance, sports speed measuring equipment and police speed traps.
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Is Doppler radar used for finding hurricanes?
Yes, Doppler Radar can be used to find all storms!
How is radar used to predict measure weather?
Weather radar devices electronically convert the reflected radio waves into picture that show the location and intensity of precipitation and the speed of the wind.
Why can't radar be used to measure the distance to stars?
Radar can only be used for planets close to us in the solar system and the planet or object must be able to reflect the wave back. Radar cannot be used to measure the distance between Earth and the Sun because the sun doesn't reflect the radio waves back.
Can radar be used to detect the location and movement of precipitation?
Yes, and often is.
What instrument is used to track thunderstorms and tornadoes?
satellites
What machine were used in battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle, so mainly aircraft, radar and anti-aircraft guns.
Why microwave is not used in radar?
Microwave IS used in RADAR.
What are radar waves used for?
radar
What is a dopppler radar?
a radar used by meteorologists
What kind of radar is used to record tornado data?
Usually Doppler radar is used.
What do radar balloons do?
This could mean:A radar attached to a balloonA balloon used by a radar for calibration
Im looking for a radar detector that detects the presence of a radar when it is being used?
That would be any radar detector. If you want to detect a radar that is not being used, you need to find a psychic.
What is the palindrome for an instrument used to locate air planes?
radar
What is the palindrome for an instrument used to locate airplanes?
radar
What is theDifference between acquisition radar and guidance radar?
In a Military contact Acquisition Radar normally refers to the Search Mode Radar used to scan and track targets before being "target tracked". In this context the "target tracking radar" is used for track and perhaps illuminating a target. If this radar is being used to guide an weapon to the target it is referred to as a guidance radar. However Guidance radar can also exist in the missile seekers.
Can radar be used to detect tornadoes?
Yes. In fact radar is the primary tool used in detecting tornadoes.
Is Doppler radar used for finding hurricanes?
Yes, Doppler Radar can be used to find all storms!
