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Encyclopedia > 3D radar

3D Radar provides for radar coverage on three dimensions unlike the more common 2D Radar. While the normal 2D Radar provides range and azimuth, the 3D Radar provides altitude information with range and azimuth. Applications include weather prediction, defense and surveillance.


External Links

  • CEA FAR 3D Radar (http://www.cea.com.au/products/phasedarray/ceafar.html)
  • ESR 360L 3D Surveillance Radar (http://www.rrs.co.za/esr360l.html)



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Radar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (4580 words)
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Radar jamming refers to RF signals originating from sources outside the radar, transmitting in the radar's frequency and thereby masking targets of interest.
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