Radar [ICAO]
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000786
A radio detection device which provides information on range, azimuth and/or elevation of objects.
a. Primary Radar- Radar system which uses reflected radio signals.
b. Secondary Radar- Radar system wherein a radio signal transmitted from a radar station initiates the transmission of a radio signal from another station.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000786 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Subject | ICAO |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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