The hullform in combination with choice of materials results in decreased radar reflection, which together with other signature ( sound, heat etc . ) dampening measures makes stealth ships.
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A stealth engineer at Lockheed, Denys Overholser, had read the publication and realized that Ufimtsev had created the mathematical theory and tools to do finite analysis of radar reflection.
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Accurate calculations of distance based on stellar parallax require a measurement of the distance from the Earth to the Sun, now based on radar reflection off the surfaces of planets.
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There are two versions of the KFX-E available, the standard one with a single fin and an optional one with two that would require more development work but has less radar reflection.
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The leading edges of the wing converge at the nose of the aircraft, which prevents radar reflections in the direction of flight; the W-shaped rear of the aircraft is for similar reasons.
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Additionally, the " bump " surface reduces the engine's exposure to radar, significantly reducing a strong source of radar reflection because they provide an additional shielding of engine fans against radar waves.
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Accurate calculations of distance based on stellar parallax require a measurement of the distance from Earth to the Sun, now known to exquisite accuracy based on radar reflection off the surfaces of planets.
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Primarily, they say, it is because the technology that went into that plane, designed to provide little or no radar reflection to those attempting to track it, was developed back in the 1970s.
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DSIs also crucially improve the aircraft's very-low-observable characteristics ( by eliminating radar reflections between the diverter and the aircraft's skin ) . because they provide an additional shielding of engine fans against radar waves.
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Its stealth technology uses curved or angular surfaces to reduce radar reflection, and when combined with radar-absorbing composite materials, the plane's 43-foot ( 13-meter ) wingspan displays an electronic cross-section the size of a bumblebee.
