The Dowding System

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:surface-to-air_missile
gptkbp:component radar stations
telephone communications
filter rooms
observer corps
operations rooms
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:effect improved interception of enemy aircraft
increased RAF response efficiency
reduced RAF losses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Dowding System
gptkbp:influenced modern air defense systems
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Chain_Home_radar_network
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Hugh_Dowding
gptkbp:notableFor integration of technology and human observation
gptkbp:purpose early warning
coordinated air defense
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:usedDuring gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:usedIn Battle of Britain
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hugh_Caswall_Tremenheere_Dowding
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7