Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range Formula

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Amplitude of Signal Received refers to the strength or magnitude of the echo signal that is detected by the radar receiver after it reflects off a target. Check FAQs
Arec=Vechosin((2π(fc+Δfd)T)-(4πfcRo[c]))
Arec - Amplitude of Signal Received?Vecho - Echo Signal Voltage?fc - Carrier Frequency?Δfd - Doppler Frequency Shift?T - Time Period?Ro - Range?[c] - Light speed in vacuum?π - Archimedes' constant?

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125.8165Edit=101.58Editsin((23.1416(3000Edit+20Edit)50Edit)-(43.14163000Edit40000Edit3E+8))
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Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Arec=Vechosin((2π(fc+Δfd)T)-(4πfcRo[c]))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Arec=101.58Vsin((2π(3000Hz+20Hz)50μs)-(4π3000Hz40000m[c]))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Arec=101.58Vsin((23.1416(3000Hz+20Hz)50μs)-(43.14163000Hz40000m3E+8m/s))
Next Step Convert Units
Arec=101.58Vsin((23.1416(3000Hz+20Hz)5E-5s)-(43.14163000Hz40000m3E+8m/s))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Arec=101.58sin((23.1416(3000+20)5E-5)-(43.14163000400003E+8))
Next Step Evaluate
Arec=125.816539015967V
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Arec=125.8165V

Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range Formula Elements

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Amplitude of Signal Received
Amplitude of Signal Received refers to the strength or magnitude of the echo signal that is detected by the radar receiver after it reflects off a target.
Symbol: Arec
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Echo Signal Voltage
Echo Signal Voltage refers to the electrical signal that is received by the radar receiver after the transmitted radar signal reflects off a target and returns to the radar antenna.
Symbol: Vecho
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Carrier Frequency
Carrier Frequency refers to the constant and unmodulated radio frequency (RF) signal that is transmitted by the radar system.
Symbol: fc
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Doppler Frequency Shift
Doppler frequency shift is the change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source.
Symbol: Δfd
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time Period
Time Period refers to the total time radar takes for one complete cycle of operation, the time gap between successive pulses and any other time intervals related to the radar's operation.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TimeUnit: μs
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Range
Range refers to the distance between the radar antenna (or the radar system) and a target or object that reflects the radar signal.
Symbol: Ro
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Light speed in vacuum
Light speed in vacuum is a fundamental physical constant representing the speed at which light propagates through a vacuum.
Symbol: [c]
Value: 299792458.0 m/s
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

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​Go Distance from Antenna 1 to Target in Monopulse Radar
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How to Evaluate Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range?

Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range evaluator uses Amplitude of Signal Received = Echo Signal Voltage/(sin((2*pi*(Carrier Frequency+Doppler Frequency Shift)*Time Period)-((4*pi*Carrier Frequency*Range)/[c]))) to evaluate the Amplitude of Signal Received, The Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range formula is defined as the amplitude required by signal to propagate efficiently. Amplitude of Signal Received is denoted by Arec symbol.

How to evaluate Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range, enter Echo Signal Voltage (Vecho), Carrier Frequency (fc), Doppler Frequency Shift (Δfd), Time Period (T) & Range (Ro) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range

What is the formula to find Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range?
The formula of Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range is expressed as Amplitude of Signal Received = Echo Signal Voltage/(sin((2*pi*(Carrier Frequency+Doppler Frequency Shift)*Time Period)-((4*pi*Carrier Frequency*Range)/[c]))). Here is an example- 125.8165 = 101.58/(sin((2*pi*(3000+20)*5E-05)-((4*pi*3000*40000)/[c]))).
How to calculate Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range?
With Echo Signal Voltage (Vecho), Carrier Frequency (fc), Doppler Frequency Shift (Δfd), Time Period (T) & Range (Ro) we can find Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range using the formula - Amplitude of Signal Received = Echo Signal Voltage/(sin((2*pi*(Carrier Frequency+Doppler Frequency Shift)*Time Period)-((4*pi*Carrier Frequency*Range)/[c]))). This formula also uses Light speed in vacuum, Archimedes' constant and Sine (sin) function(s).
Can the Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range be negative?
Yes, the Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range, measured in Electric Potential can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range?
Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Amplitude of Signal Received from Target at Range can be measured.
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