Weather Radar Flashcards

1
Q

Pulse length determines

A. The minimum range of the system and range resolution
B. The maximum range of the system and range resolution

A

A. The minimum range of the system and range resolution

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2
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The pulse repetition frequency (PRF) determines-

A. The maximum power of a system
B. The maximum range of a system

A

B. The maximum range of a system

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3
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Beam width determines -

A

Azimuth resolution ie. how much detail the radar is able to resolve

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4
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Wave length determines -

A

What the signal will reflect off. Ie liquid water

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