AESA
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AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) is a radar technology that uses numerous small, independently controlled transmit/receive modules to electronically steer its beam, providing faster, more reliable, and harder-to-detect radar performance than traditional mechanically scanned systems.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| AESA canonical | 6 |
| Active Electronically Scanned Array | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3747006 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AESA Context triple: [CAPTOR-E, technologyType, AESA]
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A.
AN/APG-77 AESA radar
The AN/APG-77 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed to give the F-22 Raptor superior long-range detection, tracking, and low-probability-of-intercept capabilities.
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B.
AN/TPY-2 radar
The AN/TPY-2 radar is a high-resolution, X-band, phased-array missile defense radar used for detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missile threats.
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C.
AN/APG-70
The AN/APG-70 is an advanced multi-mode pulse-Doppler radar system developed for modernized variants of the F-15 fighter to provide long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting capabilities.
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D.
Aegis radar components
Aegis radar components are advanced naval radar and combat system elements designed to detect, track, and guide weapons against multiple airborne and missile threats as part of the Aegis Combat System.
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E.
Avenger air defense system
The Avenger air defense system is a mobile, short-range surface-to-air missile platform used by the U.S. military to protect ground forces and critical assets from low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AESA Target entity description: AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) is a radar technology that uses numerous small, independently controlled transmit/receive modules to electronically steer its beam, providing faster, more reliable, and harder-to-detect radar performance than traditional mechanically scanned systems.
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A.
AN/APG-77 AESA radar
The AN/APG-77 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed to give the F-22 Raptor superior long-range detection, tracking, and low-probability-of-intercept capabilities.
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B.
AN/TPY-2 radar
The AN/TPY-2 radar is a high-resolution, X-band, phased-array missile defense radar used for detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missile threats.
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C.
AN/APG-70
The AN/APG-70 is an advanced multi-mode pulse-Doppler radar system developed for modernized variants of the F-15 fighter to provide long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground targeting capabilities.
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D.
Aegis radar components
Aegis radar components are advanced naval radar and combat system elements designed to detect, track, and guide weapons against multiple airborne and missile threats as part of the Aegis Combat System.
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E.
Avenger air defense system
The Avenger air defense system is a mobile, short-range surface-to-air missile platform used by the U.S. military to protect ground forces and critical assets from low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | radar technology ⓘ |
| advantage |
ability to form multiple beams
ⓘ
ability to perform search and track simultaneously ⓘ ability to support communication functions ⓘ ability to support electronic warfare functions ⓘ better resistance to jamming ⓘ faster beam steering than mechanical systems ⓘ harder to detect by enemy receivers ⓘ higher update rate ⓘ improved reliability due to lack of moving parts ⓘ improved target tracking ⓘ independent control of each T/R module ⓘ reduced maintenance requirements ⓘ |
| advantageOver |
PESA
ⓘ
linked to:
Pesa
mechanically scanned radar ⓘ |
| applicationDomain |
air defense
ⓘ
electronic warfare ⓘ military aviation ⓘ naval warfare ⓘ surveillance and reconnaissance ⓘ |
| beamSteeringMethod | electronic phase shifting ⓘ |
| comparedTo |
PESA
ⓘ
linked to:
Pesa
|
| enables |
electronic scanning in azimuth
ⓘ
electronic scanning in elevation ⓘ |
| feature |
agile frequency hopping
ⓘ
electronic beam steering without moving parts ⓘ electronically steered beam ⓘ graceful degradation ⓘ high reliability ⓘ low probability of intercept ⓘ low sidelobe levels ⓘ multi-target tracking ⓘ phased array antenna ⓘ rapid beam steering ⓘ simultaneous multi-mode operation ⓘ solid-state modules ⓘ |
| fullForm |
Active Electronically Scanned Array
ⓘ
linked to:
AESA
|
| hasComponent | transmit/receive module ⓘ |
| operatesBy |
controlling amplitude of each module
ⓘ
controlling phase of each module ⓘ |
| powerSourceType | distributed transmitters in each module ⓘ |
| signalProcessing | digital beamforming ⓘ |
| technologyType | phased array radar ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
airborne early warning radar
ⓘ
airborne fire-control radar ⓘ ground-based air defense radar ⓘ missile seeker radar ⓘ naval surveillance radar ⓘ space-based radar systems ⓘ |
| uses | multiple small transmit/receive modules ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: AESA Description of subject: AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) is a radar technology that uses numerous small, independently controlled transmit/receive modules to electronically steer its beam, providing faster, more reliable, and harder-to-detect radar performance than traditional mechanically scanned systems.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.