PULSE LENGTH

Pulse length is also known as pulse width or pulse duration. These terms are interchangeable and describe the nominal duration of a standard pulse. In essence, the pulse length represents the measurement of how long a pulse lasts, specifically the time interval between the half-amplitude points on the rise and decay portions of the pulse curve. Pulse length or width is a good indicator of the amount of power contained within the pulse. The minimum range capability of a radar is determined primarily by the pulse length or width.