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GROUND CLUTTER |
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| Meaning: | A pattern produced on the radar scope by ground returns which may degrade other radar returns in the affected area. The effect of ground clutter is minimized by the use of moving target indicator (MTI) circuits in the radar equipment resulting in a radar presentation which displays only targets which are in motion. |
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| Previous Term: | GROUND BASED AUGMENTATION SYSTEM (GBAS) LANDING SYSTEM (GLS) |
| Next Term: | GROUND COMMUNICATION OUTLET (GCO) |