Difference between revisions of "Radar equation"

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.

(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

? = echoing area (4-3-215)

Reference: B.S. (modified)

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

English