Specifying a Detection Radar: Coverage, Clutter and Integration

Define the target set and the minimum detection range before comparing radars. A datasheet maximum range says very little about detecting a 0.05 square metre quadcopter.

Clutter maps and a clean install site matter as much as transmit power. A higher-power radar in a bad location will lose to a modest unit sited well.

Ask how the radar publishes tracks over an open API. Integration cost frequently exceeds the hardware cost and is rarely in the quote.