Write radar range equation and state the factor affecting maximum range of radar.
The Radar range equation is given by
The factors influencing maximum range are as follows
Transmitted power (Pt): if the radar range is to be doubled we have to increase a transmitted power by 16 times.
Frequency(f) : increase in frequency increase the range
Target cross sectional area(S). Radar cross sectional area of the target is not a controllable factor.
Minimum received signal (Pmin): A decrease in minimum receivable power will have the same effect has raising the transmuting power.