A Radar (Radio Detection And Ranging) is an instrument that can detect surrounding objects using radio waves . Thus, in the maritime world, objects such as ships, buoys or birds can be detected by Radars.
Read moreWhich is better X band or S-band radar?
The x-band, being of higher frequency is used for a sharper image and better resolution whereas the S-band is used especially when in rain or fog as well as for identification and tracking.
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