Calculate maximum radar detection range based on antenna height and target height
Input Parameters
Results
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Radar Horizon
nm
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Geometric Range
nm
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Detection Range
nm
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Sea Clutter Range
nm
Reference
Radar Horizon = 1.22 × (√h_antenna + √h_target) nm
Radar uses 4/3 Earth model (refraction)
Detection range depends on power, antenna gain, and target RCS
Small boats: RCS ~1-5 m², ships: 100-10000 m²