Understanding Radar Technology

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What does RADAR stand for?

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Radio Detection and Ranging

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What is the basic principle of radar operation?

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Transmitting a pulse of radio waves and receiving the echoes that bounce back from objects.

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How does radar calculate the distance to an object?

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By measuring the time it takes for the echoes to return.

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What phenomenon provides information about an object's speed in radar technology?

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The Doppler effect.

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What were the initial applications of radar technology?

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Military applications during World War II.

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Name two civil applications of radar technology.

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Air traffic control and weather monitoring.

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What frequency band is commonly used for air traffic control?

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VHF (Very High Frequency).

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Which radar frequency band is used for high-resolution imaging?

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Ka-band.

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What is one military application of radar technology?

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Surveillance.

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What is the significance of the continuous advancement in radar technology?

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It has led to improved accuracy, range, and functionality.