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The term Radar is actually an acronym for Radio Detection And Ranging. A Radar functions by transmitting an electromagnetic radiation pulse and receiving a return signal or echo of that pulse. The strength of this return signal is measured and allows us to determine size and location of objects. When using a radar to observe weather, we are able to see the severity and movement of precipitation.
Satelites generally detect infrared radiation or visible light emmitted or reflected from another object into space and provide a visual representation of this radiation. This is good for observing cloud cover and atmospheric activity.
Electronically speaking, satelites are usually passive systems while ground radars are always active systems.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoA laser is a device which exploits a particular quantum mechanical process to produce a very narrow beam of bright light. Radar is a system which emits radio waves and then measures the waves that are reflected back to produce a map of the sky. Radar can be tuned to show things like aircraft (as it was originally designed to do during WWII) or even weather systems.
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∙ 11y agoDoppler sonography measures sound waves and Doppler radar measures radio waves.
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What James Bond movie is set in a Russian radar site?
None of the James Bond movies are completely set in a Russian radar site, although in the film Goldeneye there is a Russian radar site which is destroyed by the satellite-weapon 'Goldeneye'.
Where does the weather channel get its weather forecasts from?
The weather channel generally forecasts their own weather using a large team of meteorologists to cover all regions. Radar and satellite images come from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), as do all watches and warnings (they do not issue any of their own).
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.
When was Radar Scope created?
Radar Scope was created in 1979-12.
What is a satellite meter?
A satellite- meter takes radar images of faults.
What plant are known only through satellite radar mapping?
weed
How do gps satellites monitor faults?
satellite equipped with radar
What technology did the scientists use in the film The Day after Tomorrow?
satellite images and radar
What is a tool used to see the movement of storm clouds?
satellite
A method of sending energy waves from a satellite to an area of earth being observed is?
radar;radar means :the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.
What is the difference between Radio detection and ranging and Radio detection and ranging satellite?
The Difference is that Radar Satellites are just a more advanced version of Radar.
Name a piece of technology you would never have seen on the titanic?
Radar. Satellite navigation.
What is a satellite computer?
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What devices are used to detect Tropical Storms?
you would use a weather satellite or doppler radar.
What are two uses o satellite in low polar orbit?
Primarily photo or radar reconnaissance.
What devices that are related to meteorology?
weather balloons, Doppler radar, and satellite imaging are some examples
