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[[RADAR]] is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging | [[RADAR]] is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging | ||
* It is a type of electromagnetic [[Sensor]] used on many platforms from [[groundcraft]], to [[aircraft]], in large [[facilities]], and more. | * It is a type of electromagnetic [[Sensor]] used on many platforms from [[groundcraft]], to [[aircraft]], in large [[facilities]], and more. | ||
| + | * RADAR relies on accurate [[metric]]s. | ||
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
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RADAR is limited by realspace physics. The EM broadcasts that the RADAR produces take time to reach their target and their echoes take an equal amount of time to bounce back to the sensor apparatus. | RADAR is limited by realspace physics. The EM broadcasts that the RADAR produces take time to reach their target and their echoes take an equal amount of time to bounce back to the sensor apparatus. | ||
* A RADAR broadcast travels at approximately 300,000 km per second. For example, a RADAR tracking a target at a distance of 900,000 km will have a signal delay of 6 seconds (3 seconds for the EM broadcast to reach the target and 3 seconds for its echoes to return). | * A RADAR broadcast travels at approximately 300,000 km per second. For example, a RADAR tracking a target at a distance of 900,000 km will have a signal delay of 6 seconds (3 seconds for the EM broadcast to reach the target and 3 seconds for its echoes to return). | ||
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| + | === Technological Overview of Sensory Devices === | ||
| + | * [[RADAR]] → [[LADAR]] → [[Densitometer]] → [[Neutrino Sensor]] → [[Neural Activity Sensor]] | ||
=== Technological Overview of RADAR Technology === | === Technological Overview of RADAR Technology === | ||
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* No information yet available. | * No information yet available. | ||
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= [[MegaTraveller]] [[Referee's Manual]], ([[Game Designers Workshop]] 1987) | + | |S1= [[MegaTraveller]] [[Referee's Manual]], ([[Game Designers Workshop]] 1987) pg 68 |
| − | |S2= [[Fire, Fusion, & Steel]], [[Traveller The New Era]], ([[Game Designers Workshop]] 1987) | + | |S2= [[Fire, Fusion, & Steel]], [[Traveller The New Era]], ([[Game Designers Workshop]] 1987) pg 50 |
|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
[[Category: Sensor Equipment]] | [[Category: Sensor Equipment]] | ||
| − | {{LEN|Sensor}} | + | {{LEN|Device|Sensor}} |
Revision as of 15:18, 20 March 2019
| RADAR | |
|---|---|
 Sensor Device | |
| Type | Sensor Equipment |
| Tech Level | TL–5 |
| Cost | Varies |
| Size | Varies |
| Weight | Varies |
| Manufacturer | Various |
RADAR is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging
- It is a type of electromagnetic Sensor used on many platforms from groundcraft, to aircraft, in large facilities, and more.
- RADAR relies on accurate metrics.
Description (Specifications)
RADAR is a sensor system that bounces radio waves (electromagnetic energy) off of a target and detects the reflection.
- It is an active sensor.
- More advanced versions of RADAR may be capable of tight beam transmissions.
- RADAR apparatus can be designed to perform a specialist role, such as Terrain Following RADAR or ground penetrating RADAR.
All-weather RADAR
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 Direction Finder
RADAR broadcasts can be detected by many sensor systems: a RADAR Direction Finder specifically locates RADAR devices based on the radio waves that they emit. It consists of a receiving array (typically a dish) and a control and interface unit.
- It is a passive sensor.
- A RADAR Direction Finder can detect signals across a variety of wavelength bands.
- It is able to precisely pinpoint the source of a RADAR broadcast.
Countermeasures
- RADAR can be countered by EMM (electromagnetic masking – "stealth" technology)
- It can be confused or overwhelmed by RADAR Jammers.
History & Background (Dossier)
RADAR is limited by realspace physics. The EM broadcasts that the RADAR produces take time to reach their target and their echoes take an equal amount of time to bounce back to the sensor apparatus.
- A RADAR broadcast travels at approximately 300,000 km per second. For example, a RADAR tracking a target at a distance of 900,000 km will have a signal delay of 6 seconds (3 seconds for the EM broadcast to reach the target and 3 seconds for its echoes to return).
Technological Overview of Sensory Devices
Technological Overview of RADAR Technology
- RADAR is available from TL-5 onwards.
- Military RADAR's start as large ground-based facilities, but are eventually miniaturized to a point here smaller atmospheric fighter aircraft can carry them.
- Consumer RADAR devices generally become available within this period including speed registering devices and jammers for Ground Cars.
- No information yet available.
- No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- MegaTraveller Referee's Manual, (Game Designers Workshop 1987) pg 68
- Fire, Fusion, & Steel, Traveller The New Era, (Game Designers Workshop 1987) pg 50
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science