Radar Calculator

This CalcTown calculates the various parameters related to radio detection and ranging.

Transmitted Power (P_t)

Gain of the Transmitting Antenna (G_t)

Radar Cross-section (σ)

m²

Pattern Propagation Factor (F)

Wavelength (λ)

Range (R)

Effective aperture of the receiving antenna (G_r)

m²

Target Gain Factor (G_a)

Reflected signal from target (P_refl)

Received Power (2-way radar equation)

Recieved Power (1-way radar equation)

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Where,

P_t = Transmitted Power

Pr1 = Power returning to the Receiver Antenna (1-way radar equation)

Pr2 = Power returning to the Receiver Antenna (2-way radar equation)

Prefl = Reflected signal from target

G_t = Gain of the Transmitting Antenna

Ga = Target Gain Factor or Gain of RCS

_Gr = Effective Aperture of the Receiving Antenna

σ = Radar Cross-section or Scattering co-efficient of target

F = Pattern Propagation Factor

λ = Wavelength

R = Range (distance from transmitter or receiver to target)