In 1940 the US Navy coined the term radar to describe radio detection and ranging.
1940年,美国海军创造出雷达一词,用以描述无线电探测和测距。
Modern radar is highly sophisticated but it largely relies on emitting a signal.
现代雷达极其复杂,但主要还是靠自己发出信号。
By measuring the time taken for the reflected signal to return it is possible to work out theposition of an aircraft.
通过测量被反射信号返回雷达所需的时间,就有可能计算出飞行器的位置。
A slight shift in the frequency, because of the Doppler effect, means its speed anddirection can be measured too.
由于多普勒效应,返回信号的频率有微小变化,这就意味着飞行器的速度和飞行方向也可以被测量出来。
Passive radar can take similar measurements and is already used in limited ways, mostly bythe armed forces.
被动雷达可以进行类似的测量,并且已经得到一些受限应用。
Relying on background signals to detect objects has an advantage in stealth operations:
在秘密行动中依靠背景信号来侦查物体有这样一个优势:
no pulse is sent out to alert anyone to what you are doing, or attract an anti-radar missile.
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