Ground-controlled interception

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:GCI
gptkbp:category gptkb:aircraft
air defense operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ground-controlled interception
gptkbp:involves radio communication
ground-based radar
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:purpose directing interceptor aircraft to targets
gptkbp:relatedTo air defense
interceptor aircraft
radar control
gptkbp:replacedBy automated interception systems
gptkbp:requires ground-based radar stations
trained radar operators
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Vietnam_War
air defense forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Telecommunications_Research_Establishment
gptkb:RAF_Neatishead
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7