Pasternack's Radar Maximum Range Calculator produces an ideal maximum range of a radar antenna using the properties of the antenna.

Calculation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Result:

Maximum Range:

Radar Max Range is determined, ideally speaking, on the properties of the antenna only. A signal at a certain frequency is transmitted, reflected, then hopefully, detected. Due to the three-dimensional propagation of radar waves, frequency hold the highest weight in determining range. Often, power consumption and range must be balanced for maximum usability.

Prefix Symbol Value
Tera 'T' 1012
Giga 'G' 109
Mega 'M' 106
kilo 'k' 103
Prefix Symbol Value
pico 'p' 10-12
nano 'n' 10-9
micro 'u' 10-6
milli 'm' 10-3