WWII Impact on Radar Technology PDF

10/28/2024 The Impact of World War II on Radar Technology Ms Roberta Portelli 1 Introduction to Radar Radar uses radio waves to detect objects Similar to how we use light to see things Sends ou...

10/28/2024 The Impact of World War II on Radar Technology Ms Roberta Portelli 1 Introduction to Radar Radar uses radio waves to detect objects Similar to how we use light to see things Sends out radio waves and listens for reflections Can determine if objects are nearby and how far away Ms Roberta Portelli 2 1  10/28/2024 The Birth of Radar First practical radar system created in 1935 Invented by British physicist Sir Robert Watson Watt By 1939, England had radar stations along its coasts Used to detect enemy aircraft and ships Ms Roberta Portelli 3 Radar in World War II Played a crucial role during the war Used to spot enemy planes, ships, and submarines Helped navigate at night and in bad weather Used to locate enemy artillery and mines Ms Roberta Portelli 4 2  10/28/2024 The Battle of Britain Radar was vital for Britain's victory Alerted the Royal Air Force to approaching enemy bombers Women's Auxiliary Air Force plotted enemy positions on maps Allowed for better offensive and defensive strategies Ms Roberta Portelli 5 Radar's Impact on Other Battles Used in Malta during the Sicilian invasion Critical in defeating German forces in North Africa Without radar, the outcome of WWII might have been different How do you think battles were fought before radar? Ms Roberta Portelli 6 3  10/28/2024 Civilian Uses of Radar Airport traffic control Sea navigation Weather tracking Ms Roberta Portelli 7 Radar on Our Roads Used in speed guns by police Helps control traffic speed Used in cars for cruise control Ms Roberta Portelli 8 4  10/28/2024 Radar in Modern Cars Enables smarter, safer cars Detects nearby objects Assists with braking and steering Powers auto-braking technology to avoid collisions Ms Roberta Portelli 9 How Radar Works Transmits radio waves Waves bounce off objects Device listens for returning waves Calculates distance based on time taken for waves to return Ms Roberta Portelli 10 5  10/28/2024 The Future of Radar Continued use in military and civilian applications Improving safety in transportation Potential for new uses we haven't thought of yet Ms Roberta Portelli 11 6