Theory
Electromagnetic stealth

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Theory
Electromagnetic stealth

Author : Fabrice AUZANNEAU

Publication date: November 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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2. Theory

2.1 Definitions

RCS (Radar Cross Section, often denoted $σ$ ) is a quantity (expressed in m ² ) that characterizes the ability of an object to reflect the energy of an incident electromagnetic wave. An electromagnetic radar wave that hits a target (aircraft, missile) interacts with that object,...

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