When using target resolution for digitized targets, how is the distance measured?

The measurement of distance in target resolution for digitized targets is commonly taken from edge to edge. This approach allows for a more accurate representation of the physical space that the target occupies, particularly in imaging systems where the actual contours and boundaries of the target are important for identification and measurement.

Choosing to measure from edge to edge helps in assessing the overall span of the target, which is crucial when determining how well the target can be resolved from others in the same space. This method reflects the complete dimensions, ensuring that any overlap or proximity to other targets is adequately accounted for in analysis.

Other methods, such as measuring from center to center, might not accurately reflect the true distances when multiple targets are involved, as they only consider the central points and may miss critical details at the peripheries. The primary to edge method could also lead to inconsistencies as it focuses on one specific point of reference rather than comprehensively examining the entirety of two separate objects. The chosen edge to edge method, therefore, provides the most reliable and comprehensive measurement for evaluating digitized targets in radar and imaging contexts.