Basic Radar SystemMajor Parts

• Duplexer

  • Microwave switch
  • Allows use of single antenna for both transmit and receive cycles
  • Blanks receiver during transmit period
  • Similar to sonar transmit / receive switch
  • Our diagrams assume the recovery time of Transmit / Receive (T/R) tubes is minimal

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