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Answer» Various types of Radars used in Air Traffic Control are as:
- Air Route Surveillance Radar (ARSR): As the name suggests ARSR (an application of SSR) is long range radar with a typical range of 300 NM. It operates in L-band and is used in Area Control Center to keep surveillance of en-route AIRCRAFT.
- Surface Movement Radar (SMR): SMR (BASICALLY a Primary Surveillance Radar) is used to provide clear display of all the aircraft (and other well-equipped vehicles) on the ground as an aid to the TOWER and Ground CONTROLLERS to manage the traffic safely and EFFICIENTLY on the ground.
- Precision Approach Radar (PAR): It is basically an SSR which assists the Air Traffic Controllers working in Approach Control position. PAR provides information on identification, air speed, direction and altitude of aircraft in the air within the vicinity of the airport.
Various types of Radars used in Air Traffic Control are as:
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