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The Origin of Radar. - by Robert Morris Page & Unknown (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Dr. Page tells the full story of the discovery and development of radar, the most valuable weapon of World War Two and one of the marvels of our technological age.
- About the Author: ge /f Robert /i Morris
- 206 Pages
- Technology, Radar
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About the Book
Dr. Page tells the full story of the discovery and development of radar, the most valuable weapon of World War Two and one of the marvels of our technological age. He starts with the accidental discovery of radar when in 1922 A.H. Taylor and L.C. Young noticed that ships on the Anacosta River interrupted radio transmission and follows the development of pulse radar to its present applications in navigation, weather forecasting, astronomy and other technical fields. Woven into the story is a clear explanation of radar equipment and the physical principles involved.
Book Synopsis
Dr. Page tells the full story of the discovery and development of radar, the most valuable weapon of World War Two and one of the marvels of our technological age. He starts with the accidental discovery of radar when in 1922 A.H. Taylor and L.C. Young noticed that ships on the Anacosta River interrupted radio transmission and follows the development of pulse radar to its present applications in navigation, weather forecasting, astronomy and other technical fields. Woven into the story is a clear explanation of radar equipment and the physical principles involved.About the Author
ge /f Robert /i Morris
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Radar
Genre: Technology
Number of Pages: 206
Publisher: Praeger
Format: Hardcover
Author: Robert Morris Page & Unknown
Language: English
Street Date: August 27, 1979
TCIN: 1002477129
UPC: 9780313207815
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-1832
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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