Range, Pulse Width & Repetition Rate

Question 1

When a RADAR is being operated on the 48 mile range setting, what is the most appropriate pulse width (PW) and pulse repetition rate (pps)?

Answer 1

1.0 microseconds PW and 500 pps.

Question 2

When a RADAR is being operated on the 6 mile range setting what is the most appropriate pulse width and pulse repetition rate?

Answer 2

0.25 microseconds PW and 1,000 pps.

Question 3

We are looking at a target 25 miles away. When a RADAR is being operated on the 25 mile range setting what is the most appropriate pulse width and pulse repetition rate?

Answer 3

1.0 microseconds PW and 500 pps.

Question 4

What pulse width and repetition rate should you use at long ranges?

Answer 4

Wide pulse width and slow repetition rate.

Question 5

What pulse width and repetition rate should you use at short ranges?

Answer 5

Narrow pulse width and fast repetition rates.

Question 6

When a RADAR is being operated on the 1.5 mile range setting, what is the most appropriate pulse width and pulse
repetition rate?

Answer 6

0.05 microseconds PW and 2,000 pps.