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corner reflector |
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1. A device, normally consisting of three metallic surfaces or screens perpendicular to one another, designed to act as a radar target or marker. 2. In radar interpretation, an object which, by means of multiple reflections from smooth surfaces, produces a radar return of greater magnitude than might be expected from the physical size of the object. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For added versatility, 90[degrees] elbows, corner reflectors and side reflectors are available for close mounting near walls, doors and corners. On top of the dune buggy is a radar corner reflector, a sort of cap made of sheet metal that makes the tiny, tube-framed dune buggy look as big as an armored tank to the bomber's radar. |
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