radar reflector - An object designed to increase the radio reflectivity of a boat so that it is more visible on radar. Many small boats are made with fiberglass and other materials that do not reflect radar very well on their own.
Passive Radar Reflector:
Pleasure craft that are under 20 metres in length or a craft which is constructed primarily of non-metallic materials (wood or fiberglass), must be equipped with a passive radar reflector.
Radar Reflectors & Transponders - Mobri, Pains Wessex, Echomax, ACR, Davis
Watermakers - manual & power
See Also [ Life Jackets ] [ VHF Radio ] ...
RADAR REFLECTOR-Metallic contrivance which reflects radar beams.
REACH-Points of sailing between running and pointing close-hauled. Close reach, sailing nearly close-hauled. Beam reach, sailing with the wind abeam.
Radar reflector: A special fixture fitted to a vessel or incorporated into the design of certain aids to navigation to enhance their ability to reflect radar energy.
A frame over a cockpit, bridge, or deck on which antennas, radars and radar reflectors, solar panels, lights, awnings, horns, and other items are mounted out of the way of the crew.
around the buoys ...
Commercial vessels will appear to be traveling slower than they actually are and thus should be given a wide berth. A radar reflector should be hoisted so commercial ships can more easily detect your craft.
 See also: Radar, Light, Sailing, Point, Boat
  
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