The return signal strength is dependent on a number of factors. If you are interested, the formula is here.
Higher frequency radars will resolve smaller particles at the cost of shorter range but are generally less expensive. Larger particles return more energy. Hail and sleet give the brightest returns.
WWG1WGA
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Thanks so much for clearing that up. One of the many reasons that
FR is the best place on the interwebs for news, information, research and
my all time favorite... prayer.
Oh and thank you for your service.
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