This blog explains why chaff clouds and radar decoys remain relevant in EW training, while a short video shows how they are configured and displayed in SkySim’s ECCM extension.
Chaff clouds and radar decoys remain relevant
Chaff clouds and radar decoys remain relevant elements of electronic warfare training because they represent enduring, low-cost countermeasures that continue to shape sensor behavior. Modern radar systems may integrate advanced signal processing and ECCM techniques, yet basic deception effects—range ambiguity, false targets, and clutter saturation—still occur and must be understood. In a training environment such as SkySim, chaff and decoys allow operators to observe how classical countermeasures interact with contemporary radar modes, supporting realistic scenario design and a grounded understanding of sensor limitations under contested conditions.
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