Der Wetterradar
Example: Der Wetterradar zeigt starke Stürme auf der Flugroute an.
Definition
"Der Wetterradar" is a device used in aviation to detect and display weather conditions, particularly precipitation and storm activity, along flight routes. It helps pilots and air traffic controllers monitor and avoid hazardous weather for safer air travel.
Etymology
The word "der Wetterradar" combines the German word "Wetter," meaning weather, and "Radar," an acronym from English for Radio Detection and Ranging. This fusion reflects the device's purpose of detecting weather conditions using radar technology. Did you know? Radar technology was first developed during World War II and later adapted for meteorological use.
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"Der Wetterradar" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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