X-Band Radar, A Remote Sensing Technique To Detect, Track, And Warn Changes In Weather, Wave Climate And Ship Routing Services
An X-Band radar is a self-propelled, floating, towed radar system that is primarily used for detection, tracking, and early warning of aircraft in high seas or coastal waters. It uses an improved tracking method known as the Doppler shift and incorporates advanced radar techniques such as phase shifting, pulsing, and the Doppler Effect. The X-Band radar system can be fitted to both surface ships and submarine and it can also be used for anti-submarine operations. It can detect, track, and classify the speed of moving objects within a range of about 400 km and can also use Doppler and other radar techniques to determine the position, velocity and direction of moving objects in higher altitudes and at various altitudes. In order to maximize the benefits of the system, it must operate on a regular basis. The radar can operate even during bad weather, with its onboard computer being able to override the automatic controls if necessary. Although it has been in service since the 1960's,...