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The far-reaching use of radar
Tracking the evolution of one of the most important inventions in modern history
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The world would be a very unsafe place without radar. First conceived of in the late 19th century, radar developed throughout the 20th century as a vital piece of equipment used for detection and navigation. From military applications, radar proved invaluable in numerous other fields, including civilian aviation, shipping, and meteorology. But how was radar invented, and who were the pioneers that took this extraordinary detection technology forward?
Click through and track the fascinating development of radar.
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