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Old 3rd July 2009 | 07:47
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TiiberiusKirk
 
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While it is indeed possible to extend radar coverage to every part of the globe...
Not with ground/land based radar it isn't. Radar is line of sight and the earth is curved. Even at altitude, an aircraft will often be below the horizon WRT to the nearest land.
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