3D RADAR

'3D radar' provides for radar coverage on three dimensions unlike the more common 2D radar. While the normal 2D radar provides range and azimuth, the 3D radar provides elevation information with range and azimuth. Applications include weather forecasting, defense and surveillance.
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Figure 1: Diagram of a typical 2D-Radar the rotating cosecant squared antenna pattern
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Figure 2: Diagram of a typical 3D-Radar, a judicial mix of vertical electronic beam steering and mechanically horizontal movement of a pencil-beam

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CEA FAR 3D Radar

ESR 360L 3D Surveillance Radar

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