Model-based echo curve prediction for pulsed radar

A computing device, comprising:

• a processor having associated memory storing an echo prediction algorithm for predicting pulse echo curves generated by a pulsed radar gauge (PRG) including a transceiver coupled by a process connection to a probe installed on a tank having at least one product material therein;
• said echo prediction algorithm including mathematical model having (i) dielectric properties and dimensions of materials used in said process connection, (ii) at least one dimension of said tank (tank dimension), (iii) dielectric characteristics of said product material, and (iv) a length of said probe (probe length);
• said echo prediction algorithm when implemented by said processor executing a method of predicting a pulse echo curve (predicted echo curve) generated by said PRG, said method including:
• inputting pulse characteristics including a shape of an input radar pulse launched by a transmitter of said transceiver onto said probe into said mathematical model, and
• generating said predicted echo curve using said mathematical model.