| UK. Echomax ships radar reflectors to US Navy |
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| Wednesday, 17 August 2005 | |
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Marian Martin Following sucessful tow target test results Echomax has sent the first shipment of 100 pieces of its EM230 radar reflector to the US Navy in California. EchoMax radar reflectors are based on an invention of John Firth and comprise of a three stack array of laser cut aluminum enclosed in a fiberglass or polyethylene case. At each end 8/10mm diam. fixings enable a standing rigging or halyard hoist or mast mounting. Echomax inflatable reflectors fold down into a neat pocket size; an ideal addition to the emergency grab bag. Test results obtained in April/November 2001 and May 2002 in the QinetiQ (DERA) anechoic chamber at Funtington confirm that the design's reflective area is nearly four times greater than competing products using orthogonal corners. The only symmetrical reflector with modified corners the ECHOMAX directs optimum power perpendicular to its major axis. With minimum movement of that axis mutual interference (glint) occurs between incorporated lobes of response. |
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