Artillery reconnaissance radar
An artillery reconnaissance radar (also known as artillery location radar or artillery radar ) is a radar device that detects and evaluates the ballistic trajectory of projectiles. The knowledge gained is used to correct the fire of its own artillery and to locate enemy artillery positions.
The artillery reconnaissance radar is used on the battlefield to enable effective counterfire from your own artillery. The system observes the horizon over an assigned sector several times per second , records and accompanies the projectiles and calculates the point from which the ballistic curves begin (see radar tracking ). The determined coordinates of the gun are displayed to the operator. At the same time, the impact area of the enemy shells can be determined and your own forces can be warned.
In addition to clearing up enemy positions, the radar can also be used to correct the fire of your own artillery fire.
The German company Telefunken built one of the first artillery radars under the name "Darmstadt" around 1936. Before this, sound measurement technology was and is still used to locate enemy artillery.
technology
The modern artillery radar systems are mobile mounted on truck chassis and can be relocated by air. As antenna come phased radar antennas are used. Efficient use requires communication between the military units. The typical range is around 35 kilometers. Usually, enemy artillery positions can be measured with an accuracy of up to 60 m.