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Christmas tree effect

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Japanese Meaning
航空機のレーダーが限定的な方向性を持つため、地面からの強いエコーを受信し、目標信号をかき消し、三角形のパターンのレーダー描写を生み出す現象。
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低高度で凹凸のある地形を飛行する際には、地上反射によるレーダー信号の飽和現象(三角形状のレーダー痕跡を生じ、実際の目標を覆い隠すことがある)に注意する必要がある。

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(aviation) The phenomenon where an aircraft's radar with limited directional capabilities receives strong echoes from the ground, swamping target signals and generating a triangular radar trace.

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Christmas tree effect

During low-altitude approaches over uneven terrain, pilots must be aware of the Christmas tree effect that can mask true targets on their radar.

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During low-altitude approaches over uneven terrain, pilots must be aware of the Christmas tree effect that can mask true targets on their radar.

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