Where radars live in the spectrum, how energy spreads on the way to the target and back, and the 6 dB rules of thumb that let you reason about free-space path loss without a calculator.
Radar bands (L–Ka), the wavelength–frequency relation, free-space path loss, antenna gain, and beamwidth.
FlashcardsKey terms and relations from the lesson, in a self-test deck.
DemoSweep frequency and range, snap to radar bands, and watch the 6 dB doubling rules in action.
Pre-flightPre-class check, due before the lesson. Counts toward your IP grade.