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i. In detection by radar, the separation of one solid return into a number of individual returns that correspond to the various objects or structure groupings. This separation is contingent upon a number of factors, including range, beam width, gain setting, object size, and distance between objects.
ii. In imagery interpretation, the result of magnification or enlargement, which causes the imaged item to lose its identity and the resultant presentation to become a random series of tonal impressions.

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Further, break-ups of currency unions have been more successful when

Moody's: When countries broke up, sovereign default risk spiked

Their stats also show men and women in their late twenties had the highest rate of break-ups.

BENEFITING IN DIVORCE

The judge said that while "winding back the clock" was not an option, a change in public attitude towards family break-ups could have a significant impact on the way people behave.

Judge appeals for family breakdown to be tackled; A national commission is only way to deal with the 'epidemic', he says

National Break-Up Season affects not only people ending the relationships but also those being left and the friends who will be asked to console and counsel them.

"You're Dumped!" Yahoo! Personals Research Shows National Break-Up Season Has Arrived

While it is not clear why this happens, it could be related to the stress of break-ups, divorces or the death of a spouse.

Three trips down the aisle may take you closer to death

By LESLEY-ANNE MCKEOWN JOB cuts, family break-ups and quick-fix loans are responsible for the rise in numbers of Northern Ireland's new homeless, it was claimed yesterday.

Job losses, divorce and loans lead to eviction; HOMELESSNESS

Organisers hope the show in Brighton will attract up to 1,000 people seeking help to regain their confidence after break-ups.

A FAIR OF THE HEART

JOHNNY MARR unburdened his soul to Paul McCartney after The Smiths split up, hoping for words of wisdom and insight from a man who knows more than anyone about Big Band Break-ups (Newsnight, BBC2, Tuesday).

The Smiths? Let it be

Psychosis is often caused by major life events that put the person under prolonged and intense stress - such as family break-ups, trauma, loss, violence, abuse or drugs and alcohol.

Not masking mental health issues in city

All my songs before were about break-ups and should I commit?

Rapping's given way to nappies

but we all know in Walford this means family punch-ups, break-ups and alcoholism.

SHARON'S HAD HER PHIL OF HUBBY

ENTERTAINMENT Celebrating another year of murders, mystery, make-ups, break-ups and plenty of tears, Phillip Schofield (left) hosts from Manchester's Palace Theatre, where stars from the biggest soaps will all be hoping to win a gong.