How does a radar calculate range?

Standard Form of Radar Range Equation Therefore, we can say that the range of the target is said to be maximum range when the received echo signal is having the power equal to that of minimum detectable signal. We will get the following equation, by substituting R=RMax and Pr=Smin in Equation 6 .

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What can radars not detect?

1) Clouds. Radar beams reflect off nearly everything, including clouds. But before NEXRAD radar images are sent to your iPhone, non-precipitation items are filtered out, including clouds. Unless it’s rain or snow , chances are it’s not showing up on your radar image.

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