Range aliasing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008398",
  "term": "Range aliasing",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An ambiguity in radar measurements where echoes from distant targets are incorrectly interpreted as originating from closer ranges. This occurs when the time taken for a radar pulse to travel to a target and return exceeds the pulse repetition interval. It results in false targets appearing within the displayed range, complicating the interpretation of radar imagery.",
  "synonyms": [
    "range folding"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/range-aliasing/"
}