Ground clutter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000455",
  "term": "Ground clutter",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A pattern produced on the radar scope by ground returns which may degrade other radar returns in the affected area. The effect of ground clutter is minimized by the use of moving target indicator (MTI) circuits in the radar equipment resulting in a radar presentation which displays only targets which are in motion.",
  "see_also": [
    "Clutter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/ground-clutter/"
}