Objectives

1. Identify the differences between legacy and super resolution base products with respect to azimuth and range resolution.
2. Identify the number of data levels (precision) for the 3-bit, 4-bit, and 8-bit products.
3. Given R_max and actual target range, R, identify other ranges at which an echo from a target could appear.
4. Identify the two situations where sidelobe contamination is most likely to occur.
5. Identify meteorological conditions conducive to superrefraction and subrefraction of the radar beam, and the resultant operational impacts.

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