ATC Unit 9a.
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A method whereby radio waves are transmitted into the air and are then received back at the antenna when they have been reflected by an object (aircraft) in the the path of the beam.
Radar
What does RADAR stand for?
Radio Detection and Ranging
A system in which a minute portion of a radio pulse transmitted for a site is reflected by an object and then displayed on the radar scope at an ATC facility.
Primary Radar
What principle does the surveillance radar system operate on?
Radar Echo Principle
What is the range of the primary radar system?
60 NM
How often should radar performance checks be accomplished?
At least once each shift
What may USAF ATC radar systems be used for?
Surveillance of aircraft
Vectoring aircraft to provide separation and radar navigation
Vectoring aircraft to final approach
Vectoring aircraft to the airport of intended landing
Monitoring instrument approaches
Providing assistance to pilots of aircraft in distress
Conducting precision (PAR) or surveillance (ASR) approaches
Air Base Defense