Radar Evasion
The purpose of stealth technology in aircraft
What is avoiding detection?
Define "B" in aircraft designation (F is fighter, C is carrier etc.)
What is a bomber aircraft?
Type of sensor that detects heat signatures from aircraft
What is infrared?
Branch of the military that uses stealth technology the most
What is the Air Force?
Define "low observability" in military terms
What is stealth?
R.A.M technology refers to?
What are radar absorbent materials?
A shape that reduces radar visibility in stealth aircraft
What is a triangular or wedged shape?
A large amount of heat in one central area
What is a thermal hot spot?
A lightweight material that enhances stealth
What are carbon-based materials?
A modern stealth aircraft currently in operation
What is the F-35 Lightning II?
One design feature of stealth aircraft that reduces radar detection
What are angled surfaces?
The purpose of concealing weapons (internal bays)
To reduce heat
The energy classification of infrared (electromagnetic spectrum)
What is visible light?
A technology which uses multiple unmanned systems for missions
What are drones?
An advanced method mimics surroundings to avoid detection
What is camouflage?
An energy that helps lift an aircraft
What is kinetic energy?
A technique known to spread heat across a larger surface
What is heat dissipation?
A stealth capability that allows collection of enemy communications
What is signal interception?
Define the "radar cross-section" of an object
What is a measure of detectability?
Define electron delocalization
What is an electron not confined to a single bond?
The purpose of having flat surfaces rather than rounded ones on an aircraft
What is scattering radars?
A technology which reduces visibility to infrared sensors
What is a thermal coating?
A coating that reduces radar reflections
What is radar-absorbing paint?
A technique that reduces noise from military equipment
What is acoustic suppression?