Icom MR-570R [29/49] Basic radar theory

Icom MR-570R [29/49] Basic radar theory
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BASIC RADAR THEORY
Radiation can escape on each side of the beam inside
the lobes. If a target reects this radiation, it will be dis-
played on the screen as an echo.
Side-lobe echoes usually occur at short ranges and as
a result of large (strongly reective) targets. They can
be reduced with proper adjustment of the [SEA] con-
trol. See p.10 for the [SEA] control.
Indirect echoes may be returned from either a passing
ship, or returned from a reecting surface, such as a
mast on your own ship.
An indirect echo from a reecting surface will appear
on a different bearing from the direct (true) echo, but
the distance will be approximately the same for both.
Radar uses a form of electromagnetic radiation, which
like light, can be reflected. Because of this property,
some objects may cause false echoes on the screen
where in fact no targets actually exist.
These echoes may appear if a large vessel, bridge, or
tank is in proximity. Operators should be familiar with
the effects of these phenomena. In some cases,
echoes can be reduced.
Side-lobe echoes
Indirect echoes
Main beam
Side lobes
False
echoes
Tr ue
echo
Target
Scanner
Mast or
similar obstruction
True echo
False echo
Indirect
echo
Tr ue
echo
Own ship
Target
Bridge
An echo is reflected at this point.

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