Instrumentationmedium#451
Weather radar on transport aircraft operates in which frequency band?
A
VHF band
B
C-band (4-8 GHz)
C
X-band (approximately 9.3 GHz)
CorrectD
L-band (1-2 GHz)
Explanation
Airborne weather radars typically operate in the X-band (around 9.3 GHz), providing good detection of precipitation.
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