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Radar systems rely on transmitting pulses of electromagnetic energy and receiving the reflections from targets to determine their location and movement. Two critical parameters in this process are Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) and range resolution.

Radar systems can be broadly categorized into two types: coherent and non-coherent. The key difference between these two systems lies in how they process the returning radar signals.

Tracking moving objects is one of the core functions of radar systems, particularly in applications like air traffic control (ATC) where detecting and following aircraft is vital for safety.

FreeScopes AI 1 equips ATSEP trainees with skills in target detection, data interpretation, and anomaly analysis for effective AI-based air traffic management.

The Radar Cross Section (RCS) is a crucial factor in radar systems, as it determines how detectable an object is. In simple terms, RCS is a measure of how much radar energy a target reflects back to the radar receiver. This reflection varies based on the size, shape, material, and orientation of the object. Objects with larger RCS values, such as aircraft or ships, tend to reflect more radar signals and are therefore easier to detect. Conversely, smaller objects or those designed to absorb radar waves (like stealth aircraft) have lower RCS and can evade detection more easily.

SkyRadar's NextGen radar reaches a remarkable maximum range exceeding 20 meters—all while operating with a beaming power below 5 mW, making it completely safe for human exposure.

Radar antennas are a critical component of any radar system, determining how radar signals are transmitted and received. In radar technology, two key properties of antennas are beamwidth and polarization, both of which directly affect the radar’s ability to detect and track targets. SkySim provides a hands-on platform for exploring these properties, allowing users to adjust antenna configurations and observe how they influence radar performance.

Radar target simulation is a fundamental part of understanding radar system operations, and SkySim offers an advanced platform for building and experimenting with these scenarios. In both civil and military radar applications, the ability to simulate various target behaviors and characteristics is critical for training and testing radar performance in real-world environments.

One of the advantages of the SkyRadar solutions is that an unlimited amount of learners can access the radars concurrently via the customers Intranet or even Extranet. A simple LAN solution works. But what computer to choose to get the maximum benefit from the SkyRadar products?