Radar Classification Flashcards
Radar modes
Air to air search
Air to air tracking
Air to air track while scan
Ground mapping
List target characteristics
Type of material
Shape
Size
distance
Describe Clutter
Unwanted returns
Radar Functions
Target acquisition and tracking
Search and surveillance
Weather warning
Proximity detection
Ground mapping
Terrain following
Identification
Navigation
Primary radar Examples:
Radalt
Ground mapping
Weather warning
Search and surveillance
Airborne interception A.I
Radars classified by
Frequency
Function
Transmission
Primary Radar characteristics
Only one radar required
Does not need co-operation of target
High TX power needed for moderate range
Echoes received from all reflecting objects within range wether they are required or not
Primary radar Definition
A portion of its own energy returns back from the target
Secondary Radar Characteristics
Two radars must work together
Long ranges are obtainable with low Tx power
There are no echoes so no clutter
Examples of secondary radar
Tacan
IFF/SSR
