Radio navigation · Question 18 of 65

What is the purpose of secondary radar in air traffic control?

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  • A Identification of aircraft, and receipt of additional information concerning VFR flights

Explanation

Secondary radar interrogates the transponder and thus serves to identify aircraft and obtain additional information such as altitude. It does not detect weather.

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