JRC JMA-5220-7 - Strength of Reflection from the Target

6.2 STRENGTH OF RELECTION FROM THE TARGET
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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
Sea shore line not displayed
on the radar display.
Figure 6.2
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