K band designates certain portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, in either the microwave domain or in the infrared domain. The microwave K bands are used primarily for radar and satellite communications while the infrared K band is used for astronomical observations.
Read more about K Band: NATO K Band, IEEE K Band, Amateur Radio, Infrared Astronomy, Other Microwave Bands
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