What are range aliased data incorrectly placed due to?

Range aliased data occurs when radar returns from targets that are located beyond the maximum range that the radar can accurately measure are misinterpreted as being within its operational range. This phenomenon happens because the radar system propagates signals outward and waits for a return. If targets are situated farther away than the radar's maximum range (Rmax), their returned signals can arrive back at the radar after it has already processed data from closer targets. Consequently, the system misplaces this returned data within its operational range, leading to a misrepresentation of where the target actually is.

This is a common issue when dealing with long-range measurements in meteorological radars, particularly those used to monitor storm systems or precipitation over vast distances. In contrast, improper calibration, insufficient sampling, and weak signal reflections do not specifically relate to the phenomenon of range aliasing, as they concern other aspects of radar performance and data quality.