Pulse Repetition Time Formula

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Pulse Repetition Time refers to the time duration during which a radar transmitter emits a single pulse of electromagnetic energy as it is the period from the start to the end of pulse. Check FAQs
Tpulse=2Run[c]
Tpulse - Pulse Repetition Time?Run - Maximum Unambiguous Range?[c] - Light speed in vacuum?

Pulse Repetition Time Example

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Here is how the Pulse Repetition Time equation looks like.

58.6406Edit=28.79Edit3E+8
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Pulse Repetition Time Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tpulse=2Run[c]
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tpulse=28.79km[c]
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Tpulse=28.79km3E+8m/s
Next Step Convert Units
Tpulse=28790m3E+8m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tpulse=287903E+8
Next Step Evaluate
Tpulse=5.86405679358351E-05s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Tpulse=58.6405679358351μs
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tpulse=58.6406μs

Pulse Repetition Time Formula Elements

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Constants
Pulse Repetition Time
Pulse Repetition Time refers to the time duration during which a radar transmitter emits a single pulse of electromagnetic energy as it is the period from the start to the end of pulse.
Symbol: Tpulse
Measurement: TimeUnit: μs
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 Frequency
frep=[c]2Run

How to Evaluate Pulse Repetition Time?

Pulse Repetition Time evaluator uses Pulse Repetition Time = (2*Maximum Unambiguous Range)/[c] to evaluate the Pulse Repetition Time, The Pulse Repetition Time formula is defined as the time required by the pulse to reach its target and pulse must travel to the target and back before detection, or twice the range. Pulse Repetition Time is denoted by Tpulse symbol.

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

FAQs on Pulse Repetition Time

What is the formula to find Pulse Repetition Time?
The formula of Pulse Repetition Time is expressed as Pulse Repetition Time = (2*Maximum Unambiguous Range)/[c]. Here is an example- 5.9E+9 = (2*8790)/[c].
How to calculate Pulse Repetition Time?
With Maximum Unambiguous Range (Run) we can find Pulse Repetition Time using the formula - Pulse Repetition Time = (2*Maximum Unambiguous Range)/[c]. This formula also uses Light speed in vacuum constant(s).
Can the Pulse Repetition Time be negative?
No, the Pulse Repetition Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pulse Repetition Time?
Pulse Repetition Time is usually measured using the Microsecond[μs] for Time. Second[μs], Millisecond[μs], Nanosecond[μs] are the few other units in which Pulse Repetition Time can be measured.
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