7-7  Section 7 True and False Echoes on Display 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Under rain, the targets that enter within sea clutter may be more difficult to detect. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Detection range while it is not raining (NM) 
Detection range while it is raining (NM) 
 
Precipitation of 16 mm/hr    Pulse length 0.05
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Precipitation of 4 mm/hr    Pulse length 0.05
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Precipitation of 16 mm/hr    Pulse length 0.8
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mm/hr    Pulse length 0.8 µs 
Decreased Target Detection Range by S Band Radar due to Precipitation   
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Detection range while it is not raining (NM) 
Detection range while it is raining (NM) 
Precipitation of 16 mm/hr
 Pulse length 0.05 µs 
4 mm/hr Pulse length 0.05 µs 
Precipitation of 16 mm/hr
 Pulse length 0.8 µs 
4 mm/hr Pulse length 0.8 µs 
Decreased Target Detection Range by X Band Radar due to Precipitation