Radar area coverage refers to the geographic extent over which a radar system can effectively detect and monitor targets or phenomena. It defines the spatial footprint or coverage area in which the radar can detect objects, measure distances and track movements. The area coverage of a radar system depends on factors such as its operating frequency, antenna configuration, transmission power, and the surrounding environment.
Radar systems designed for specific applications, such as air traffic control, weather monitoring or military surveillance, are optimized to provide adequate coverage over their intended operational areas, ensuring complete situational awareness and operational efficiency.
Radar radius refers to the maximum distance from the radar antenna to a target that the radar can reliably detect and measure. It represents the effective range of the radar system, defining the boundary within which targets can be detected, tracked and monitored.
Radar coverage radius depends on various factors, including radar transmit power, antenna characteristics (such as gain and beamwidth), operating frequency, and environmental conditions (such as weather and terrain). ). Radar systems are designed with specific range requirements based on their intended applications, with some systems capable of detecting targets at distances ranging from tens of meters to hundreds of kilometers or more.
Radar target range refers to the distance between the radar antenna and a detected target.
It represents the distance measured from the radar transmitter/receiver at the point where the radar signal reflects off the target and returns to the receiver. The radar target range is determined based on the time taken for the radar pulse to travel to the target and return (flight time), taking into account the speed of light. Accurate target range measurement is essential for various radar applications including navigation, surveillance, tracking and tasking.
Modern radar systems use advanced signal processing techniques to precisely determine target ranges and derive additional information such as target speed and direction, enabling effective operational decision-making and control in various operational environments