Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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(1) An imaging radar is flown on an aircraft at an altitude of
13,800 meters. The radar look angle rages from 25 degrees
(near range) to 60 degrees (far range). The radar transmits a
pulse with duration of 5 microseconds.
(a) What is the slant range resolution of the radar?
(b) What is the ground resolution at the near rage?
(c) What is the ground resolution at the far range?
(d) Plot the ground resolution vs distance along the across the
radar swath.
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Transcribed Image Text:(1) An imaging radar is flown on an aircraft at an altitude of 13,800 meters. The radar look angle rages from 25 degrees (near range) to 60 degrees (far range). The radar transmits a pulse with duration of 5 microseconds. (a) What is the slant range resolution of the radar? (b) What is the ground resolution at the near rage? (c) What is the ground resolution at the far range? (d) Plot the ground resolution vs distance along the across the radar swath.
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