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Airports

# AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR

ASR, ARS

TERM · Airports

At a glance

## Meaning of AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR

Approach control radar used to detect and display an aircraft's position in the terminal area.

### More about AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR

Approach control radar used to detect and display an aircraft's position in the terminal area. ASR provides range and azimuth information but does not provide elevation data. Coverage of the ASR can extend up to 60 miles.

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