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A mathematical equation which relates the transmitted and received powers and antenna gains of a primary radar to the echoing area and distance of an object.
A mathematical equation which relates the transmitted and received powers and antenna gains of a primary radar to the echoing area and distance of an object.


(RADAR EQUATION GOES HERE)
where P  = power at receiver
Pt = transmitted power
G = gain of radar antenna
? = wavelength of radar waves


R = range of target
[[Image:Ch3_Fig1.jpg|400px|border]]


? = echoing area (4-3-215)


Reference: B.S. (modified)
Reference: B.S. (modified)

Revision as of 18:54, 1 March 2009

4-3-040

A mathematical equation which relates the transmitted and received powers and antenna gains of a primary radar to the echoing area and distance of an object.


File:Ch3 Fig1.jpg


Reference: B.S. (modified)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)