Square Wave

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Square Wave

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1. An oscillation, the amplitude of which shows periodic discontinuities between two values, remaining constant between jumps. </dd>
2. Specifically, in radar a pulse initiated by a rapid rise to peak power, maintained at a constant peak power over the finite pulse length, and terminated by rapid decrease from peak power. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use