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Use of [[radar]] for determining the [[azimuth]], [[elevation]], and [[range]] of a balloon-  borne [[target]] and, from this position information as a function of time, the [[wind speed]] and  [[wind direction|direction]].
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Use of [[radar]] for determining the [[azimuth]], [[elevation]], and [[range]] of a balloon-  borne [[target]] and, from this position information as a function of time, the [[wind speed]] and  [[wind direction|direction]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 03:46, 27 March 2024

Use of radar for determining the azimuth, elevation, and range of a balloon- borne target and, from this position information as a function of time, the wind speed and direction.

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