pulse radar

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Pulse radar is a type of radar that operates by emitting and receiving pulses of electromagnetic energy. A radar system typically sends out a narrow beam of energy from an antenna. When this beam hits a target, a portion of the energy is reflected back to the radar system.12

The distance to the target is calculated by measuring the time it takes for the signal to travel to the target and return. The direction of the target is determined by the direction the antenna is pointing when the echo is received.2

Pulse radar commonly uses a series of short-duration pulses. The average power of the radar system, rather than its peak power, indicates its capability. The accuracy of range measurement in pulse radar is dependent on the pulse width; shorter pulses lead to greater accuracy.2

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…he began work on developing pulse radar. In spite of its receiving low priority and limited support from the U.S. Navy administration, he successfully demonstrated a radar in 1936 and tested it at sea in 1937. By the time the United States entered World War II, there were 79 radars…
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…he began work on developing pulse radar. In spite of its receiving low priority and limited support from the U.S. Navy administration, he successfully demonstrated a radar in 1936 and tested it at sea in 1937. By the time the United States entered World War II, there were 79 radars…
Read More