Strength Of Reflection From The Target - JRC JMA-5312-6 Instruction Manual

6.2
STRENGTH OF REFLECTION FROM
THE TARGET
The signal intensity reflected from a target depends not only on the height and size of the target but also on
its material and shape. The echo intensity from a higher and larger target is not always higher in general.
In particular, the echo from a coast line is affected by the geographic conditions of the coast.
If the coast has a very gentle slop, the echo from a mountain of the inland appears on the radar display.
Therefore, the distance to the coast line should be measured carefully.
Mountain displayed
on the radar display
Table 6.1 shows the graph indicating the relation between the target detection distance and the radar
reflection cross-sectional area (RCS) with regard to the type and the height of the target in a situation in
which the weather is good, the sea state is calm and the radio wave propagation is normal. As revealed by
this table, even on the same sea shore line, detection distance greatly differs depending on the height of the
target from the surface of the sea. Furthermore, because the target detection distance is greatly influenced
by the shape and material of the target and environmental conditions, such as the sea state, weather, and
radio wave propagation, caution should be taken when detecting distance of target.
Sea shore line not displayed
on the radar display.
Figure 6.2
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