Description
Features
- Meets ISAF rules 2015 and on USCG approved radar reflector list.
- Sailboat use: suspend from rigging in catch rain position.
- Supplied as a flat pack for quick assembly and immediate use.
- Packed dimensions are 13″ x 13″ and weighs just 1.1 kg (38.8 oz.)
A flat packed 18″ Octahedral corner reflector for emergency use. The RORC recommend a mounting height of 4 metres above sea level or on small craft as high as possible mount in the catch rain position with the open corners facing the horizon. Mounting heights of 10-35 feet will give an approximate radar response between 4-7 nautical miles. Packed dimensions are 13 x 13″ and weighs 1.1kg. When mounted in the catch rain position the EM18 gives a maximum RCS of 10.66m2 and an average RCS of 3.42m2.
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EM230i DuPont metallized, lacquered and spun bonded fabric array with PVC case. Folds down neatly to pocket size and is an ideal addition to the grab bag for emergency use. QinetiQ recorded an astonishing a maximum response of 25.6M2 - (SPL 4.1M2) exceeding the 10M2 WCC : ISAF : ORC and RORC requirements by two fold. With each product we supply a Certified QinetiQ Linear diagram in case required by the race scrutineers. Can be mounted from halyards or with optional three piece glass fibre rod kit. Also suitable for dinghy or liferaft use.
