Term:

TARGET RESOLUTION

Meaning: A process to ensure that correlated radar targets do not touch. Target resolution must be applied as follows:
  1. Between the edges of two primary targets or the edges of the ASR-9/11 primary target symbol.
  2. Between the end of the beacon control slash and the edge of a primary target.
  3. Between the ends of two beacon control slashes.

Note 1: Mandatory traffic advisories and safety alerts must be issued when this procedure is used.

Note 2: This procedure must not be used when utilizing mosaic radar systems or multi-sensor mode.

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