What is being checked when the option Show Radar Coverage Heat Map is enabled?

• A. Show Radar Coverage Heat Map
• B. Show Doppler Heat Map
• C. Show Clutter Map
• D. Show Terrain Map

Answer: (A)

Enabling this option displays how well the radar network covers the airspace. It shows a spatial map of radar coverage quality across the area, usually with colors indicating where detection is strong, marginal, or lacking. This helps you spot blind spots, assess sensor placement, and plan for additional assets or adjustments to improve overall surveillance.

Other maps serve different purposes: Doppler heat maps show target velocity information, clutter maps highlight unwanted returns from surfaces, and terrain maps display elevation. None of these depict the actual coverage completeness of the radar system like the radar coverage heat map does.