JRC JMA-5212-4, User Manual

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6.3 SEA CLUTTER AND RAIN AND SNOW CLUTTER
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Figure 6.3 Decreased target detection distance by S band radar due to precipitation
Figure 6.4 Decreased target detection distance by X band radar due to precipitation
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