Search Radar

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Search Radar

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A radar designed for the approximate location of (usually airborne) objects. Search radar beams are usually wide, wider in the vertical than in the horizontal, making it possible to scan large volumes of space quickly. Compare tracking radar. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use