Pulse Repetition Frequency Formula

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Pulse Repetition Frequency refers to the number of pulses transmitted by the radar system in one second. Check FAQs
frep=[c]2Run
frep - Pulse Repetition Frequency?Run - Maximum Unambiguous Range?[c] - Light speed in vacuum?

Pulse Repetition Frequency Example

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Here is how the Pulse Repetition Frequency equation looks like.

17053.0408Edit=3E+828.79Edit
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Pulse Repetition Frequency Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
frep=[c]2Run
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
frep=[c]28.79km
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
frep=3E+8m/s28.79km
Next Step Convert Units
frep=3E+8m/s28790m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
frep=3E+828790
Next Step Evaluate
frep=17053.0408418658Hz
LAST Step Rounding Answer
frep=17053.0408Hz

Pulse Repetition Frequency Formula Elements

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Constants
Pulse Repetition Frequency
Pulse Repetition Frequency refers to the number of pulses transmitted by the radar system in one second.
Symbol: frep
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Unambiguous Range
Maximum Unambiguous Range is the range beyond which the target appears as second-time-around-echoes is the maximum unambiguous range.
Symbol: Run
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
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

Other formulas in Radar and Antenna Specifications category

​Go Range of Target
Rt=[c]Trun2
​Go Measured Runtime
Trun=2Rt[c]
​Go Maximum Unambiguous Range
Run=[c]Tpulse2
​Go Pulse Repetition Time
Tpulse=2Run[c]

How to Evaluate Pulse Repetition Frequency?

Pulse Repetition Frequency evaluator uses Pulse Repetition Frequency = [c]/(2*Maximum Unambiguous Range) to evaluate the Pulse Repetition Frequency, The Pulse Repetition Frequency formula is defined as the frequency by which pulse has to be released to reach its target. Pulse Repetition Frequency is denoted by frep symbol.

How to evaluate Pulse Repetition Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pulse Repetition Frequency, enter Maximum Unambiguous Range (Run) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pulse Repetition Frequency

What is the formula to find Pulse Repetition Frequency?
The formula of Pulse Repetition Frequency is expressed as Pulse Repetition Frequency = [c]/(2*Maximum Unambiguous Range). Here is an example- 170.5304 = [c]/(2*8790).
How to calculate Pulse Repetition Frequency?
With Maximum Unambiguous Range (Run) we can find Pulse Repetition Frequency using the formula - Pulse Repetition Frequency = [c]/(2*Maximum Unambiguous Range). This formula also uses Light speed in vacuum constant(s).
Can the Pulse Repetition Frequency be negative?
No, the Pulse Repetition Frequency, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pulse Repetition Frequency?
Pulse Repetition Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which Pulse Repetition Frequency can be measured.
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