On Tue, 8 May 2001, Tim May wrote:
> You're neglecting the "except more-or-less directly back" part of
> Sandy's argument.
No, I'm not neglecting it at all. A flat plate reflector will also return
the pulse 'more or less directly back' as well, and more effectively than
some itty bitty corner reflector.
> In fact, a flat surface _much, much_ larger than a little tiny corner
> reflector will return less of a signal if the surface is not almot
> perfectly parallel to the emitter.
Actually no it won't. And radiators on the vast(!) majority of cars are
perpendicular to the road, making them perfect reflectors.
> Which is why the F-117 Stealth fighter is made up of mostly flat planes
Which is irrelevant.
> Do you think about what you write, or do you just make it up as you go along?
I think about them long and hard. It's unfortunate you take it so personal
that you allow it to blind your common sense.
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