Radar calibration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008260",
  "term": "Radar calibration",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process of adjusting a radar system to provide accurate and reliable measurements of atmospheric phenomena or other targets. This involves verifying the transmitted power, receiver sensitivity, antenna pointing, and signal processing algorithms against known standards. Regular calibration is performed to maintain data quality and consistency over time.",
  "see_also": [
    "radar equation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radar-calibration/"
}