Radar Range Resolution Calculator

radar
range resolution
pulse width
radar system
calculator

Inputs

Outputs

This page provides a Radar Range Resolution calculator.

EXAMPLE:

  • INPUT: Pulse width = 5 µs
  • OUTPUT: Range resolution = 750 m

Radar Range Resolution Equation

Another important parameter in a radar system is its range resolution. It is directly related to the pulse width, as described by the equation below.

Range resolution represents the smallest distance between two distinct targets that the radar can differentiate. If targets are closer than this minimum distance, the radar won’t be able to tell them apart; they’ll appear as a single target.

The range resolution can be improved through a process known as pulse compression. FM chirp is a common compression method where the radar carrier frequency is swept over a fixed range using a ramp function.

The following equation/formula is used for the Radar Range Resolution calculator:

radar range resolution equation

Radar RCS Calculator and Formula

Radar RCS Calculator and Formula

Calculate Radar Cross Section (RCS) for a spherical target using the RCS formula. Enter the target radius to find the RCS value.

radar
rcs
cross section
Radar Vehicle Speed Calculator

Radar Vehicle Speed Calculator

Calculate vehicle speed using radar technology with this tool. Based on the Doppler effect, it's used in radar guns and speed signs.

radar
speed
vehicle

Radar Antenna Beamwidth Calculator

Calculate the beamwidth of a radar antenna using this simple online tool, based on antenna diameter and radar frequency.

radar
antenna
beamwidth

Radar Duty Cycle Calculator

Calculate radar duty cycle using average/peak power or pulse width/PRT. Includes formulas and examples.

radar
duty cycle
pulse width