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radar signature

1. The detailed waveform of a detected radar echo.
Note: Radar signatures may be used to identify or distinguish among objects, i.e., targets, such as aircraft, decoys, missiles with warheads, and chaff. [From Weik ’89]
2. The detailed characteristics of a radar transmission.
Note: Radar signatures based upon emission analysis may be used to identify or distinguish among specific radar types.

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