Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:radar_system
|
| gptkbp:allows |
Susceptible to interference
Requires line of sight Higher cost than lower frequency systems |
| gptkbp:application |
Doppler radar
Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Ground penetrating radar (GPR) |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Real-time data acquisition
Versatile applications High resolution imaging Ability to penetrate clouds High target detection capability Limited range compared to lower frequency radars |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
Higher frequency
Greater sensitivity to small objects Less atmospheric attenuation Shorter wavelength |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
Various defense contractors
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
2.5 to 3.75 cm
8 to 12 G Hz |
| gptkbp:game_components |
gptkb:satellite
Receiver Transmitter Signal processor |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
X-band Radar
|
| gptkbp:is_standardized_by |
gptkb:IEEE_802.15.4
gptkb:ITU-RM.1177 gptkb:ITU-RM.1178 gptkb:ITU-RM.1179 gptkb:IEEE_802.11a |
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:NOAA gptkb:United_States_Coast_Guard_Cutter gptkb:NASA Research institutions |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
Active mode
Passive mode |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Phased_array_radar
Continuous wave radar Pulse radar |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:military_base
Surveillance Military applications Maritime navigation Weather monitoring |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:STS-59
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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