O sistema de radar
Example: O sistema de radar detectou aviões a longa distância.
Definition
"O sistema de radar" refers to a radar system used in aviation to detect and track aircraft at long distances. It works by sending out radio waves that reflect off objects, allowing air traffic controllers to monitor the position and movement of planes for safe navigation and management.
Etymology
The phrase "o sistema de radar" comes from Portuguese, where "sistema" means system, and "radar" is an acronym from English, standing for Radio Detection and Ranging. Did you know? The word "radar" was coined during World War II to describe technology that could detect enemy aircraft and ships, and it has since been adopted worldwide, including in Portuguese aviation terminology.
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