Toward New Horizons. Volume 11. Radar and Communications

Abstract

Summaries are given of radar and communication development up to 1946. Use of radar in navigation, all weather flying, and guided missiles in air force operation is discussed. Future trends of pulsed radar, target properties, propagation, CW detection methods, radar countermeasures, bombsights and computer beacons, electronic components, etc., are discussed. Current communication practice and recent developments in aircraft radio communication equipment are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1946
Accession Number
ADB279847

Entities

People

  • E. M. Purcell
  • G. A. Morton
  • G. E. Valley
  • L. A. Dubridge

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Communication Channels
  • Doppler Effect
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Loran
  • Military Applications
  • Navigation
  • Radar Beacons
  • Radar Equipment
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Transmission
  • Repetition Rate

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics