JSTARS

E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System

CNN 'info' below.

Didn't even say that the RADAR uses Dopplar shift
to tell which direction a vehicle is traveling.

And can even tell the difference between a tank and a truck.

Primary function:
Airborne battle management;
surveys enemy's ground positions;
relays info in real-time
to ground stations.

Speed:
Optimum orbit speed
448 mph - 587 mph

Crew:
4 flight crew, w/
15 Air Force and
3 Army specialists
(varies according to mission)



Source: U.S. Air Force

ABC Does J-Stars
3/20/03
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