Calculate radar horizon
This routine calculates the approximate over-water radar horizon given the antenna height and the target height in metres above sea level. The actual value will vary somewhat, depending on relative bearing, latitude and atmospheric conditions:-
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Power versus range calculations |
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Calculation of the maximum range from the ESM platform to the radar given the radar ERP in dBW, the ESM sensitivity in dBmi and the radar frequency in MHz:- |
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Calculation of the maximum range from the ESM platform to the radar given the radar ERP in dBW and the ESM Sensitivity in dBW/m2 :- |
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Calculation of power received in dBmi given the radar range, radar ERP in dBW and radar frequency in MHz:- |
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Calculation of power received in dBW/m2 given the radar range and radar ERP in dBW:- |
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Conversion from dBW/m2 to dBmi |
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