Het radarsysteem
Example: Het radarsysteem helpt vliegtuigen veilig te navigeren in de lucht.
Definition
"Het radarsysteem" refers to a radar system used in aviation to detect, track, and navigate aircraft by emitting radio waves and analyzing their reflections. It helps ensure the safe movement of airplanes by providing real-time location information in the airspace.
Etymology
The word "het radarsysteem" combines the Dutch definite article 'het' with 'radarsysteem,' which derives from the English 'radar system.' 'Radar' itself is an acronym for 'Radio Detection and Ranging,' a technology developed during World War II to detect objects at a distance. Did you know? The term 'radar' was coined by the United States Navy in 1940, and it quickly became adopted internationally, including in Dutch aviation terminology.
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"Het radarsysteem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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