Range distortion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008400",
  "term": "Range distortion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A misrepresentation of the true distance to a target in radar displays, often caused by incorrect calibration or propagation effects. This can lead to inaccuracies in the spatial location of weather phenomena on a radar image. It differs from range aliasing, which involves echoes from beyond the unambiguous range.",
  "see_also": [
    "radar resolution"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/range-distortion/"
}