1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

  1.1 Radar reflectors carried under SOLAS chapters V and X should comply with the minimum performance requirements as specified in this Recommendation.

  1.2 In the following paragraphs, radar cross sectionsfootnote are specified for the frequencies of 3 GHz (S-band) and 9 GHz (X-band) whose wavelengths are 10 cm and 3 cm respectively.

  1.3 The performance requirements stated should apply to either active or passive radar reflectors in both 9 GHz and 3 GHz bands. (Active radar reflectors are also known as radar target enhancers).

Parent topic: Annex - Recommendation on Performance Standards for Radar Reflectors
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