RANGE RESOLUTION
Radar Glossary
Radar — Range Resolution
Information on Range Resolution
The concept of range resolution is closely related to
the concept of blind range in that it is dictated
by pulse width. Range resolution is the ability of
the radar to differentiate or resolve two targets that are
close together in range. Assume two targets are approaching the
radar from the same direction (that is, one target is
following the other). If the two targets are separated (in
range) by greater than the range resolution of the
radar, the radar can resolve the two targets and provide
the operator with two returns. If the targets are separated
by less than the range resolution of the radar,
the radar can discern only one return and displays a
single target to the operator.
Blind range and range resolution
are calculated using the same equation.
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