Clutter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000238",
  "term": "Clutter",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "In radar operations, clutter refers to the reception and visual display of radar returns caused by precipitation, chaff, terrain, numerous aircraft targets, or other phenomena. Such returns may limit or preclude ATC from providing services based on radar.",
  "see_also": [
    "Chaff",
    "Ground clutter",
    "Precipitation",
    "Target",
    "Radar clutter [ICAO]"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/clutter/"
}