Distance resolution

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Alternative term: Range resolution

The ability of a radar to differentiate targets solely by distance measurement. Distance resolution is generally expressed as the minimum radial distance by which targets must be spaced to be separately distinguishable.

Reference: I.R.E.




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)