Radar Glossary
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Wave Velocity: The speed at which the wave travels. All radio waves and light waves travel at a constant speed, the speed of light (186282.4 miles/sec).
Wavelength: A distance from one point in the wave cycle to the next equivalent point in the same direction as the first. Wavelength is inversely proportional to wave frequency.
Weather Radar: Weather radar is used as an aid to weather forecasting.
X Band Radar: Radar frequency tolerance 10.525 ghz25 mhz frequency range 10.500-10.550 ghz. X-band radars have been around since the 1960s and operate on a single frequency. Typically their operational ra . . . View Full Definition
Zoom Control: Zooms the display in on the area around the cursor or between the cursor and the display center to enhance the view of a target area.
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