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Radar
Some helpful radar information/formulas are shown below.
PW
Pulse Width—The width of the transmitted RF pulse from the radar
(the term can also be used regarding other non-RF information).
PRT
Pulse Repetition Time—The duration of the time between radar
transmitter pulses (leading edge of pulse to leading edge of the next
pulse).
PRR or
PRF
PRF Pulse Repetition Rate or Pulse Repetition Frequency—the
number of pulses that occur during one second.
DC
Duty Cycle—The amount of actual transmitter pulse time (PW)
divided by the amount of transmitter total time (PRT). For radar
applications, the duty cycle will always be less than one.
Ppk
Power Peak (normally referenced in kilowatts)—The actual power of
the transmitted RF pulse (PW).
Pavg
Average Power (normally referenced in watts)—The transmitted
power relative to one PRT.
