Chapter
Radar Navigation in Aviation
23:41 - 29:13 (05:32)
The bombardier navigator in the cockpit utilizes radar technology to identify obstacles and other aircraft at a distance of up to 12.5 miles away, allowing for safer navigation. This involves the use of range bin technology and CRT screens, with potential assistance from AI and automation.
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Having two people in a fighter plane can result in better monitoring of systems and an increased ability for the aircraft to do multiple things at once, including taking advantage of weapon systems automation.
23:41 - 26:05 (02:23)
fighter planes
Summary
Having two people in a fighter plane can result in better monitoring of systems and an increased ability for the aircraft to do multiple things at once, including taking advantage of weapon systems automation.
ChapterRadar Navigation in Aviation
Episode#122 – David Fravor: UFOs, Aliens, Fighter Jets, and Aerospace Engineering
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The bombardier navigator uses radar to see up to 12 and a half miles in front of the airplane, using a CRT screen to detect large bumps like mountains and get a bright return from the front side of the object.
26:06 - 29:13 (03:07)
Radar Navigation
Summary
The bombardier navigator uses radar to see up to 12 and a half miles in front of the airplane, using a CRT screen to detect large bumps like mountains and get a bright return from the front side of the object.