Radar equation
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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)