A Breakdown and Explanation of RADAR [Infographic]

Radar is all around us every day. However, what do we really know about radar? In the graphic “I Can See You: Radar Explained,” we learn the basics of Radar.

What is RADAR?

• Radar is short for ra(dio) d(etecting) a(nd) r(anging).
• Radar is in use all around us, although it is normally invisible.

What are the uses of RADAR?

There are three predominant uses for radar:

1. Detect the presence of an object at a distance
2. Determine the speed of an object
3. Map something

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