The radar installation next to CAA HQ is a test radar installation and was intended as a contingency mobile(-ish) radar incase of serious failure. It has never and will never be used for operations. The radar is turned on and off as necessary for trials.
The radar installation to the West of this one situated just to south of EGKK runway is the Gatwick approach radar. There is also an alternative radar source just south of Crawley at Pease Pottage.
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Last edited by Radarspod; 10th Nov 2009 at 18:29.