Practice - Pulsed Radar Principles
Practice Questions
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Define Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF).
💡 Hint: Think about how often the radar sends out pulses.
What is the relationship between pulse width and range resolution?
💡 Hint: How does the size of the pulse affect what can be detected?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Pulse Width (τ) impact in a radar system?
💡 Hint: Think about how long the radar is sending out signals.
True or False: A higher duty cycle decreases the average power of a radar system.
💡 Hint: Consider how active time impacts power consumption.
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Challenge Problems
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A pulsed radar system with a pulse width of 1 microsecond is capable of detecting targets. What is its theoretical range resolution?
💡 Hint: Recalling the formula for ΔR will help with this calculation.
You must design a pulsed radar system for mountain scanning with a maximum range of 20 km. What considerations should you take regarding PRF and duty cycle?
💡 Hint: What happens if your PRF is too high for distant returns?
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