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the faceted diamond is one solution, essentially analogous to planar mirror surfaces which never present a useful angle of reflection.
the aplanar curve is another solution, analogous to a mirror surface which spreads the angle of reflection to a maximally diffuse (ie: weak) range, producing a very small and vague signal return.
the copper mesh and carbon-fiber materials both planes use to absorb some RF is yet a third solution.
the grids covering the intakes on the F117 is a fourth solution - the grid size allows RF to enter, but not to reflect.
don't assume so much.

41 posted on 07/31/2006 3:42:43 PM PDT by King Prout (many complain I am overly literal... this would not be a problem if fewer people were under-precise)

Another MSNBC article. See also the two articles I referenced above

45 posted on 07/31/2006 5:11:14 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (A planned society is most appealing to those with the arrogance to think they will be the planners)

47 posted on 07/31/2006 5:20:35 PM PDT by ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY ( Terrorism is a symptom, ISLAM IS THE DISEASE!)

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