radarx.fundamentals.system.power_return_target#

radarx.fundamentals.system.power_return_target(power_tx, gain_dbi, wavelength, sigma, range_m)[source]#

Compute received power from a radar target using the radar equation.

Parameters:
  • power_tx (float) – Transmitted power [W]

  • gain_dbi (float) – Antenna gain [dBi]

  • wavelength (float) – Radar wavelength [m]

  • sigma (float) – Radar cross-section [m^2]

  • range_m (float) – Range to target [m]

Returns:

float – Received power [W]