Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Radar reflector
Patent
1998-04-29
1999-08-17
Pihulic, Daniel T.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Radar reflector
342 10, H01Q 1500
Patent
active
059400234
ABSTRACT:
A parachute apparatus with enhanced radar reflective profile by inclusion of multiple panels preferably arranged angularly with respect to one another which are radar reflective in order to enhance the radar cross section of a deployed parachute canopy while not affecting the controlled airborne descent of a load attached thereto. The radar reflective member which increases the radar cross section is preferably secured to the suspension risers each of which are connected to multiple suspension lines extending between the canopy and the load securement location such that deployment of the canopy and the suspension members extending downward therefrom will also deploy the radar reflective member which is preferably of a flexible material including a metallic component in the form of panels arranged angularly with respect to one another to define preferably approximate 90 degree angles therebetween to in this manner be configured as a radar corner reflector to significantly enhance the ability to locate and identify the parachute apparatus during airborne descent.
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Everett William J.
Hintzke Steven M.
Pihulic Daniel T.
Pioneer Aerospace Corporation
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