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[[RADAR]] is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging | [[RADAR]] is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging | ||
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== Description / Specifications == | == Description / Specifications == | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 2 October 2018
RADAR is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging
- It is a type of Sensor
Description / Specifications
RADAR is a sensor system that bounces radio waves (electromagnetic energy) off of a target and detects the reflection.
- RADAR performance can be impaired by atmospheric conditions: all weather RADAR has improved function in a variety of environmental conditions.
- It is an active sensor.
RADAR emissions can be detected by many sensor systems and targeted by RADAR direction finders.
RADAR can be countered by EMM (electromagnetic masking) and blocked or overwhelmed by RADAR jammers.
History & Background / Dossier
RADAR is available from TL-5 onwards.
References & Contributors / Sources
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- MegaTraveller Referee's Manual, (Game Designers Workshop 1987) p68
- Fire, Fusion, & Steel, Traveller The New Era, (Game Designers Workshop 1987) p50
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science