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Radar constant

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008262

A fixed value used in the radar equation that accounts for the physical characteristics of a specific radar system, such as antenna gain, transmitted power, and wavelength. This constant allows for the conversion of received radar power into meteorological quantities like reflectivity. It is determined during the radar's design and calibration.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008262
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoRadar equation
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "A fixed value used in the radar equation that accounts for the physical characteristics of a specific radar system, such as antenna gain, transmitted power, and wavelength. This constant allows for the conversion of received radar power into meteorological quantities like reflectivity. It is determined during the radar's design and calibration.",
  "see_also": [
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radar-constant/"
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