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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Any of the many types of objects detected by [[radar]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">A radar target must have an [[index of refraction]] sufficiently different from that of the [[atmosphere]]  to return a [[target signal]] to the radar by [[reflection]], [[refraction]], or [[scattering]]. Also,  it must be near enough and have a large enough [[radar cross section]] that the target signal will  exceed the threshold of detectability of the radar receiver. The target is then said to produce a  detectable [[echo]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 08:57, 28 March 2024

Any of the many types of objects detected by radar.

A radar target must have an index of refraction sufficiently different from that of the atmosphere to return a target signal to the radar by reflection, refraction, or scattering. Also, it must be near enough and have a large enough radar cross section that the target signal will exceed the threshold of detectability of the radar receiver. The target is then said to produce a detectable echo.

An instrument used to detect the presence of and to determine the information carried by electromagnetic radiation.

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