Radar ser land på 45 sjömils avstånd oväder på 30, småbåtar på 9, minor på 2

This newspaper article, dated January 3, 1946, reports on the arrival of the Swedish merchant vessel Tunaholm in Stockholm, which is equipped with advanced American radar technology. The article details the capabilities of this radar system, which allows the ship to navigate safely through dense fog by detecting land, small boats, buoys, mines, and storm clouds at varying distances. The technology is praised by the Broström Group's technical director, E. Christiansson, and the ship's captain, Öländer. The article further explores the broader interest in radar technology within Sweden, citing Professor Olof Rydbeck of Chalmers University of Technology, who has been researching echo-radio since 1941. Rydbeck notes that while radar is a significant advancement, it has limitations, particularly regarding underwater use by submarines, where sound-based systems might be more effective. The Swedish Navy is also reported to be heavily involved in radar research, with plans to equip new cruisers, Göta Lejon and Tre Kronor, with the technology. Finally, the Navigation School in Gothenburg is considering integrating radar training into its curriculum in collaboration with Chalmers.