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| + | Radar Set AN/MPG-1 is a mobile, medium range radar unit designed for use with seacoast artillery. The functions of the radar are: | ||
| + | * a) to supply exact present position data on targets within 28,000 yards to gun directors or other gun positioning apparatus | ||
| + | * b) to search for approaching surface craft and to supply data on the range (distance)and azimuth (direction) of detected targets. The maximum operating range of the equipment is 80,000 yards. | ||
| + | * c) to supply "splash spotting" data for correcting artillery fire. | ||
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Revision as of 14:13, 22 March 2016
Radar Set AN/MPG-1 is a mobile, medium range radar unit designed for use with seacoast artillery. The functions of the radar are:
- a) to supply exact present position data on targets within 28,000 yards to gun directors or other gun positioning apparatus
- b) to search for approaching surface craft and to supply data on the range (distance)and azimuth (direction) of detected targets. The maximum operating range of the equipment is 80,000 yards.
- c) to supply "splash spotting" data for correcting artillery fire.
Reference Files
TM 11-1366[1]- Technical Operation Manual
- General Description
- Operating Description
- Equipment Performance Log
- Radar Set
- AN/MPG-1
- AN/FPG-1
- 15 March 1945
- Radar Set
References
- ↑ TM 11-1366,
- "US Army Technical Manual Collection,"
- from the CECOM Historical Office archive, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
- CECOM Historical Office
- "US Army Technical Manual Collection,"