Decca DASR-1 air surveillance radar
- Made:
- England
- maker:
- Decca Radar Limited
Decca DASR-1 air surveillance radar comprising: 1) 2 x viewing units 2) Simulator control unit 3) 3 x power racks 4) 4 x wave-form generator racks 5) Target simulator plus control unit. Made by Decca Radar Limited, England. System employs 10cm radar
The Decca DARS-1 was a long-range terminal surveillance radar operating in the 10cm band. It was developed specifically for civil aviation to meet operational requirements in areas of high traffic density or where jet and turbo-prop aircraft were being operated. It was in use from 1958/1959 onwards.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 1967-407
- type:
- radar equipment
- credit:
- Plessey Radar Ltd.
