Glossary of Radar Terminology

"Radar is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging.  The term ""radio""  refers to

the use of electromagnetic waves with wavelengths in the so-called radio wave portion of the spectrum, which covers a wide range from 104 km to 1 cm.


Radar System is an object detection system that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range, altitude, direction, or speed of both moving and fixed objects such as aircraft, ships, motor vehicles, weather formations, and terrain etc.


Radar Glossary provides omprehensive list of terms related Radar and related terminologies."