How is the equation of a parabola important to the function of a radar antenna?
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Dec 26, 2015
The radar uses a parabolic reflector a curved surface with the cross-sectional shape of a parabola, to direct the radio waves.
Hence the equation of the parabola is important to the modelling and construction of a radar antenna.
