A frequency of 10 GHz is considered to be the optimum for use in an airborne weather radar system because:

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ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Radio Navigation - A frequency of 10 GHz is considered to be the optimum for use in an airborne weather radar system because:

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The larger water droplets will give good echoes

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Enables the aircraft to detect clear air turbulence

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Static interference is minimised

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Greater detail can be obtained at the more distant ranges of the smaller water droplets

ATPL: A frequency of 10 GHz is considered to be the optimum for use in an airborne weather radar system because:

Question 81, Radio Navigation - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license