pulse repetition frequency
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002183
The amount of time between successive pulses, or bursts, of electromagnetic energy that is transmitted by a radar. The PRF determines the maximum range at which echoes can be detected and also the maximum radial velocity that can be detected by a Doppler radar.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002183 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Abbreviation | PRF |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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