Title :
New horizons for over-the-horizon radar?
Author :
Georges, T.M. ; Harlan, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Environ. Technol. Lab., NOAA, Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
Science stands to benefit from the quarter century of research and development, and $1.5 billion spent by the Air Force, to deploy six over-the-horizon (OTH-B) air-defense radars, now targeted for shutdown. Opportunities for environmental research and services on a grand scale beckon to anyone who can afford to operate and maintain them. Tests show the radars´ potential for high-resolution mapping of ocean-surface wind, waves, and currents.<>
Keywords :
military systems; ocean waves; oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; radar applications; radar systems; remote sensing by radar; wind; Air Force; air-defense radars; environmental research; environmental services; high-resolution mapping; ocean currents; ocean waves; ocean-surface wind; over-the-horizon radar; Acoustic noise; Investments; Marine technology; Monitoring; Oceans; Radar; Research and development; Space technology; Testing; US Government;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
