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A thick layer of rust and corrosion on the surface of the parabolic dish will have what effect?

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A thick layer of rust and corrosion on the surface of the parabolic dish will have what effect?

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• Parabolic antenna surfaces and how smoothness affects reflection of radio/RADAR waves • Difference between energy scattering/absorption and the overall system performance you see on the RADAR display • How surface condition (rust, pitting, roughness) changes the dish’s ability to focus energy to and from the feed

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• Think about what a parabolic dish is supposed to do to incoming and outgoing RADAR waves and what happens when the reflecting surface is no longer smooth and conductive. • Ask yourself: does corrosion mainly change the shape/focus of the beam, the amount of useful energy returned, or both? Which choice best captures the end result that a radar operator would notice? • Compare the options: one describes the physical RF effect on the waves hitting the dish, another describes the practical effect on detecting targets. How are those two ideas related?

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• Verify how rough, non-conductive, rusty surfaces interact with radio-frequency energy compared to a clean, smooth metal surface. • Check which answer choice addresses the immediate electromagnetic effect on the waves at the dish versus the overall operational consequence on target detection. • Make sure the option you choose is consistent with how a parabolic reflector must be smooth and reflective to maintain an efficient, focused beam.

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Question 1 of 20zcfEpEKZAhSyR7gGicfe

A thick layer of rust and corrosion on the surface of the parabolic dish will have what effect?

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A thick layer of rust and corrosion on the surface of the parabolic dish will have what effect?

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