Practice Pulsed Radar Principles (2.3) - Continuous Wave and Pulsed Radar Systems
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Pulsed Radar Principles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF).

💡 Hint: Think about how often the radar sends out pulses.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What does Pulse Width (τ) impact in a radar system?

Detection range
Transmitter power
Echo feedback

💡 Hint: Think about how long the radar is sending out signals.

Question 2

True or False: A higher duty cycle decreases the average power of a radar system.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how active time impacts power consumption.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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