Q3] A pulse radar system transmits 100 kW power through an isotropic antenna and receives 1 mW power. Assume o = 1 m² and operating frequency=1 GHz. a) What is the range of the target? b) If the isotropic antenna is replaced by a parabolic antenna, find the diameter of it to increase the range by a factor of 2 without changing the other abovementioned radar figures.

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Q3] A pulse radar system transmits 100 kW power through an isotropic antenna and receives
1 mW power. Assume o = 1 m² and operating frequency=1 GHz.
a) What is the range of the target?
b) If the isotropic antenna is replaced by a parabolic antenna, find the diameter of it to increase the
range by a factor of 2 without changing the other abovementioned radar figures.
Transcribed Image Text:Q3] A pulse radar system transmits 100 kW power through an isotropic antenna and receives 1 mW power. Assume o = 1 m² and operating frequency=1 GHz. a) What is the range of the target? b) If the isotropic antenna is replaced by a parabolic antenna, find the diameter of it to increase the range by a factor of 2 without changing the other abovementioned radar figures.
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