The Development of Radar Equipments for the Royal Navy, 1935–45

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xl

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2. Radar Equipment Developments, 1935–45 (Monographs 1 to 6)

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-3

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   2. The Origins and Development of Radar in the Royal Navy, 1935–45 with Particular Reference to Decimetric Gunnery Equipments

      • J. F. Coales

      Pages 5-66

   3. Basic Science and Research for Naval Radar, 1935–45

      • B. W. Lythall

      Pages 67-93

   4. Valve Developments for Naval Radar Applications, 1935–45

      • F. M. Foley

      Pages 95-132

   5. Royal Navy Metric Warning Radar, 1935–45

      • J. S. Shayler

      Pages 133-183

   6. Development of Naval Warning and Tactical Radar Operating in the 10-cm Band, 1940–45

      • C. A. Cochrane

      Pages 185-275

   7. The Royal Navy and IFF — Identification Friend or Foe, 1935–45

      • J. S. Shayler

      Pages 277-290

3. Radar Ship-Fitting and Maintenance, 1939–45 (Monographs 7 to 9)

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 291-293

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   2. Radar Ship-Fitting and Maintenance in the Royal Navy 1939–45; Experiences at Scapa Flow, May 1940 to April 1942

      • B. G. H. Rowley

      Pages 295-304

   3. Radar Maintenance at Sea: A Personal Story, 1940–45

      • R. A. Laws

      Pages 305-324

   4. Naval Radar Fitting Policy, Matériel Procurement, Installation, Sea Trials and Shore-Based Maintenance 1939–45

      • A. M. Patrick

      Pages 325-349

4. Back Matter

   Pages 351-476

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This book presents authoritative accounts of the evolution, development and application of Royal Naval radar from its inception in 1935 until the end of World War 2. The accounts are based on the individual authors' contemporary experiences, extensive archival research and discussions with surviving wartime colleagues. An overview is presented of the pioneering work at HM Signal School (later the Admiralty Signal Establishment), followed by descriptions of the main programmes of radar development, associated research, and the problems of installation of the equipment in ships, as well as its operation and maintenance at sea. Tabulations of the characteristics and installations of all wartime Royal Naval radars are provided in the Appendices.

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• Birmingham University, UK

  F. A. Kingsley

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