radar (midterm)

Question 1

rotates to scan the entire
surrounding area. Bearings to the target are determined by the orientation of the antenna at the moment when the reflected echo returns.

Answer 1

radar antenna (called the scanner)

Question 2

Considerable power is required by a radar for transmit mode, of up to 400 watts even in the smaller sets. The supply is usually a small solid state power pack or motor alternator or a generator with larger sets.

Answer 2

Power Supply

Question 3

Radars transmit directional microwave radio pulses with a rotating ariel (the scanner) in a 360o circle around the machine. It detects the bearing and range of echoing pulse returns from significant surrounding targets to produce a map like display.

Answer 3

Radars