[Milsurplus] Radar

[Mike Hanz]

NRL Report 8300, "Evolution of Naval Radio-Electronics and Contributions 
of the Naval Research Laboratory" dated 1979, has this:  "The word 
"radar" was coined from "radio detection and ranging", one of the titles 
used by NRL for this field of work, by LCDR F. R. Furth and LCDR S. M. 
Tucker (both who later became RADM), who shared in responsibility for 
the Navy's original procurement program."  In the book there is a copy 
of a letter signed by the CNO on 18 Nov 1940 that made the term official.

My wife and I enjoyed Foyle's War so much we ordered the entire series.

        73,
  - Mike  KC4TOS

On 5/28/2013 5:32 PM, Jack Antonio wrote:
> When did the term "radar" come into general usage?
>
> I was just watching a TV series (Foyle's War) and
> an episode plot line revolved around a Chain Home
> station. The term RDF was mentioned, but was generally
> referred to during the episode as radar. The time frame
> of the episode was August 1940.
>
> I was thinking the term came into usage a bit later.
>
> I wouldn't be surprised if historical accuracy was
> sacrificed to make the show a bit more understandable,
> but am wondering if in fact it was or was not accurate.
>
> Jack Antonio WA7DIA/4
>
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