General Navigation USCG Question #1029 (Set 32)

Radar makes the most accurate determination of the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — distance to a target

Radar systems measure range by calculating the time interval between the transmitted pulse and the received echo. This time-of-flight measurement is highly precise, making radar the most accurate instrument for determining distance to a target, whereas angular resolution is limited by the horizontal beam width of the radar antenna.

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