Moreover, because modern radar technology can detect far more minimal (F1-to-F2) tornadoes than was the case in previous decades, meteorologists do not have reliable data on F1-to-F2 tornado trends.

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It should be noted, however, that even with modern radar technology detecting more minor tornadoes that could be detected in prior decades, the number of F2-to-F5 tornadoes (in other words, all but the very weakest of tornadoes) has similarly been declining since the mid-1970s.

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World War II gave us not only the digital electronic computer, but also, thanks to radar and microwave technology, modern telecommunications.

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The SA-17 is a modern Russian system which comprises four missiles on a tracked launcher, coupled with an associated radar system.

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The weapon in question is thought to be the SA-17 - a modern Russian system which comprises four missiles on a tracked launcher, that also carries an associated radar system.

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Radar, computers and combat systems now account for as much as 30% of the fuel burned on modern warships.

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Never mind that the Kremlin's obsolescent radar is not designed for the kind of sophisticated discrimination of warheads from decoys inherent in the proposed, modern American system.

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