Why CW radar can measure range?

CW radar can measure the instantaneous rate-of-change in the target’s range. This is accomplished by a direct measurement of the Doppler shift of the returned signal . The Doppler shift is a change in the frequency of the electromagnetic wave caused by motion of the transmitter, target or both.

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What is pulsed radar used for?

Applications. Pulse radars are designed mainly for long distances . The main application is still the military area. Other applications include air traffic control, weather observation (especially precipitation radar) as well as the satellite-based remote sensing of the earth’s surface.

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