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

Description

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. Front Matter....Pages i-xl Front Matter....Pages 1-3 The Origins and Development of Radar in the Royal Navy, 1935–45 with Particular Reference to Decimetric Gunnery Equipments....Pages 5-66 Basic Science and Research for Naval Radar, 1935–45....Pages 67-93 Valve Developments for Naval Radar Applications, 1935–45....Pages 95-132 Royal Navy Metric Warning Radar, 1935–45....Pages 133-183 Development of Naval Warning and Tactical Radar Operating in the 10-cm Band, 1940–45....Pages 185-275 The Royal Navy and IFF — Identification Friend or Foe, 1935–45....Pages 277-290 Front Matter....Pages 291-293 Radar Ship-Fitting and Maintenance in the Royal Navy 1939–45; Experiences at Scapa Flow, May 1940 to April 1942....Pages 295-304 Radar Maintenance at Sea: A Personal Story, 1940–45....Pages 305-324 Naval Radar Fitting Policy, Matériel Procurement, Installation, Sea Trials and Shore-Based Maintenance 1939–45....Pages 325-349 Back Matter....Pages 351-476