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:
- Detect the presence of an object at a distance
- Determine the speed of an object
- Map something
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