X-BAND

Domain	Definition
Aerospace	A frequency band used in radar extending approximately from 5.2 to 10.9 kilomegacycles per second. (references)
Science	A nominal frequency range from 12.5 to 8 GHz (2.4 to 3.75 cm wavelength) within the microwave (radar) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. X-band is a suitable frequency for several high-resolution radar applications and has often been used for both experimental and operational airborne systems. (references)
Space	A range of microwave radio frequencies in the neighborhood of 8 to 12 GHz. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Specialty Definition: X-band radar

X-band is a radar frequency range designation that denotes the operational frequency of a specific radar system. X-band is only one designation. Some other popular frequency ranges are S-band, C-band, K-band, L-band, and W-band.

X-band radar, itself has a variety of types. Some of these types are continuous-wave, pulsed, single-pole, dual-pole, SAR, or phased array. X-band has various uses in civil, military and government institutions. X-band is used in some weather radar, some air traffic control, defense tracking systems, some police radar, etc.

X-Band radar systems have been of great interest in the last few decades. The relative short wavelength at X-Band frequencies makes possible high-resolution imaging radars for target identification and discrimination.

See Federal Communications Commission, radar.

Non-Fiction Usage: X-BAND

Subject	Topic	Quote
Economic History	Turkey	This would include the Turkish military's X-band satellite project, which can be a major opportunity for U.S. firms. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Anagrams: X-BAND

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-b-d-n-x"
	-1 letter: band.
	-2 letters: and, bad, ban, dab, nab.
	-3 letters: ab, ad, an, ax, ba, na.
	Words containing the letters "a-b-d-n-x"
	+2 letters: bandbox, sandbox.
	+3 letters: bandeaux, banjaxed.
	+4 letters: bandboxes, sandboxes.
	+5 letters: expandable, expendable, extendable.
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