TekaTeka Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 In look-down situation, the target which flies slower than the notch speed can not be detected by your radar. This speed is radial velocity between you and the target. So, if the target flies fast but moves perpendicular to you, the radial velocity will be very small and the target won't be detected. This effect can be used to break the radar lock and called "beaming" or "notching". If you fly low and the target is at same or higher altitude, you can detect it even it flies very slow or perpendicular to you. TekaTeka from Japan [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Visit my site Beyond Visual Range.
EscCtrl Posted June 17, 2007 Posted June 17, 2007 In look-down situation, the target which flies slower than the notch speed can not be detected by your radar. This speed is radial velocity between you and the target. So, if the target flies fast but moves perpendicular to you, the radial velocity will be very small and the target won't be detected. This effect can be used to break the radar lock and called "beaming" or "notching". If you fly low and the target is at same or higher altitude, you can detect it even it flies very slow or perpendicular to you. Ah I see, sounds difficult to get right though if the window of velocity is 78knots away or toward the enemy as you fly perpendicular.
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