Radar cross-section (RCS), denoted σ, also called radar signature, is a measure of how detectable an object is by radar. A larger RCS indicates that an...
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3D Cross section (geology) Cross section (electronics) Radar cross section, measure of detectability Cross section (physics) Absorption cross section Nuclear...
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The United States' National Radar Cross-section Facility (commonly abbreviated as RATSCAT) is located at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. The Lockheed Have Blue...
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Chaff (countermeasure) (redirect from Window (radar countermeasure))
produces a large radar cross section intended to blind or disrupt radar systems. Modern military forces use chaff to distract active radar homing missiles from...
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The Tejon Ranch Radar Cross Section Facility was a radar cross-section (RCS) testing site operated by Northrop Corporation—later Northrop Grumman—from...
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Horten Ho 229 (section Radar cross section and shape)
jet-powered flying wing such as the Horten Ho 229 might have a smaller radar cross-section (RCS) than conventional contemporary twin-engine aircraft because...
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Stealth aircraft (redirect from Radar stealth)
aircraft's radar cross-section (RCS), since common hard turns or opening bomb bay doors can more than double an otherwise stealthy aircraft's radar return...
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coefficient Neutron cross section Nuclear cross section Gamma ray cross section Partial wave analysis Particle detector Radar cross-section Rutherford scattering...
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Radiation-absorbent material (redirect from Radar Absorbant Material)
radar-absorbent material can significantly reduce an object's radar cross-section in specific radar frequencies, but it does not result in "invisibility" on...
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factor in determining the radar cross section of the target. Bistatic range refers to the basic measurement of range made by a radar or sonar system with separated...
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Stealth ship (category Radar)
(acoustic quieting) are unique to stealth ships' design. Although radar cross-section (RCS) reduction is a fairly new concept, many other forms of masking...
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reduce their radar cross-section (RCS), constructing elements of the rotorcraft from certain materials is another means of minimising radar visibility....
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Stealth technology (category Radar)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) began attempts to reduce the radar cross-section (RCS) of the U-2 spy plane. Three systems were developed, Trapeze...
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representatives initially favored Convair's design for its smaller radar cross-section, but the A-12's specifications were slightly better and its projected...
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Chengdu J-20 (redirect from Type 1475 Radar)
reduce its radar cross-section (RCS), uniquely combining canard wings with leading edge root extensions (LERX). The chined forebody, modified radar radome...
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uses carbon-fiber composite materials to reduce structural mass and radar cross-section. Stabilization at launch is provided by eight large fins at the rear...
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produces. Radar cross-section Target strength Stout, G. E., & Mueller, E. A. (1968). Survey of relationships between rainfall rate and radar reflectivity...
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an object. Optical cross section is useful in fields such as LIDAR. In the field of radar this is referred to as radar cross-section. Objects such as license...
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(command, control and communications). In order to minimize their radar cross-section (RCS), most fifth-generation fighters use chines instead of standard...
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is a 3-D solid state phased array radar, capable of detecting boats, low flying aircraft with a radar cross section (RCS) of 4 m2 (43 sq ft) at a range...
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each of which may involve a differing bistatic angle and target radar cross section. The following characteristics are unique to the multistatic arrangement...
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directions other than that of the originating radar emitter, greatly reducing its radar cross-section. To design the aircraft, the Skunk Works' design...
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40 GHz.The radar cross section of any target depends on the frequency transmitted by the radar. Below 900 MHz the target radar cross section increases...
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A counter-battery radar or weapon tracking radar is a radar system that detects artillery projectiles fired by one or more guns, howitzers, mortars or...
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generally have better performance in detecting targets with a low radar cross section (RCS). The X band frequency and narrow beam width improve differentiation...
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Lockheed U-2 (section Radar cross-section reduction)
of the Soviet Union were tracked by radar, the CIA initiated Project Rainbow to reduce the U-2's radar cross-section. This effort ultimately proved unsuccessful...
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Great-class destroyer, due to the design of the ship having reduced radar cross section, and there are many other additional technologies added. HTMS Bhumibol...
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multifunction radar, capable of surveillance, tracking and engaging low radar cross section targets. It is a ground surveillance radar and is a great...
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directed-energy weapons, and have sensors that can target small radar cross-section targets; cyber warfare platforms at a tactical level as part of a...
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The decoy (chaff cloud) should have a larger radar cross-section (RCS) than the target, so the radar tracks it. Corner reflectors have the same effect...
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