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משופר יותר מהמחזיר הסטנטרטי של צלעות מחוברות ככדור ( octahedral) - Large, fast ships manned by minimal crews, and more private Enhancing a small boat's visibility to ship's radar is just prudent seamanship. Boaters have used a wide assortment of devices ranging from flags woven throughout with metallic threads to commercially produced gizmos resembling pie plates attempting to mate in an effort to increase the size of the blip that appears on an approaching ship's radar screen. the device previously available only for military use is called the Tri-Lens Radar Reflector. , "Most yachtsman's radar reflectors have suffered from one of several failings. Either they have wide nulls (dead spots) in their reflectivity which allows vessels on a constant heading to go undetected, or they have a very limited vertical reflectivity, which limits their effectiveness on heeled sailboats or rolling powerboats. The Tri-Lens Reflector solves these challenges, and does so in a compact package." The Tri-Lens Radar Reflector uses three stepped-index Luneberg lenses to focus radar energy and create a more visible Radar Cross Section target that's consistently effective at angles of heel up to 30 degrees. Standard octahedral radar reflectors vary in their reflectivity depending on how they are mounted relative to incoming radar energy. While they are highly effective at certain angles, they are practically invisible at others. By enabling more consistent signal returns with very narrow blind spots, the Tri-Lens Reflector provides a more constant, and thus more visible, radar target. Tri-Lens Reflectors are available in three sizes. The Mini is designed for use on smaller boats (less than 28 feet) and has an RCS value of .6-1m2 for 330°. The Standard size is recommended for use on boats 28 feet and longer and has an RCS value of 2-4m2 for 330°. For vessels more than 35 feet long, the Large Tri-Lens Reflector is a good choice, with an RCS value of 5-10m2 for 300°.