Radar Reflector

[DIW]

Radar Scanner is fixed on the Radar Arch , if a Radar Reflector is fixed on the same arch will it cause interference on the radar ? or is it better to fit the reflector on the coach roof away from the Scanner.
Ian

 

[Wiggo]

Doesn't seem to, AFAIK. It's so close in that its width is irrelevant in relation to the width of the scanner. And it's too close to be received as a target, as the pulse timing effectively precludes that.

 

[Steve Clayton]

It's a tricky one to say with total accuracy. Yes it's too close to be received as a target as the radar will be in transmit (ie not receive) mode. If the pulse is prevented by travelling further then you're likely to have a blind spot behind the reflector - a bit like an eclipse.

The reflector is also likely to bounce the signal - so watch your ovaries/gonads!!

 

[Piers]

Doubt it would interfere, but it may well cause a radar blind area. Better mounted above the scanner so scanner has a clear view and reflector is as high as poss.

 

[davedpc]

Why not put a cylinder deflector inside your bomber [F33] Dave.

 

[gcwhite]

It has to be located below the radar

 

[Piers]

Why?

 

[Wiggo]

Only HeNos

 

[gcwhite]

You might want to reflect on that.