User Manual
Reference number: 4111A-RADAR4600-GBD-R1.1
Date: 27 February 2018
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False targets due to different reflecting objects
The image of large physical object in a close proximity may appear in two different orientations. One is
a real image and the other is a false image caused by wave re-reflected on the stack or the mast, etc.
On the display, one image appears with a right distance and bearing, and another one appears in the
direction of a stack, a mast, etc.
These images may also be generated by being re-reflected from bridges and quays too.
Circular spreaded targets by side lobes
The microwave beam radiated from the antenna has a strong main beam, which defines the horizontal
beam angle of the radar antenna. To both sides of main beam some side lobes are generated in different
direction. Since this side lobe level is lower than that of main beam, the effect is negligible for targets at
long range, but a close, strong reflecting target may cause false image appearing in a circular arc shape.