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This revolutionary
new TriLens Radar Reflector, using Luneberg
lens technology, is rapidly becoming the biggest selling radar
reflector in the boating market.
Every boat needs
a radar reflector. A ship's radar system will only work with boats
that are visible on radar and a radar reflector makes your boat
visible. Radar systems typically require a minimum of 3 consecutive
"hits" or blips on a ship's radar before the radar reflector
can be acquired as a target. This puts a premium not only on the
strength of the return signal but also on consistent coverage.
Now defence
industry technology has been brought affordably to the pleasure
boating industry to provide you with consistent coverage. Luneberg
lenses have been used by the Navy, Army and Air Force for years
as radar reflectors. The TriLens Reflector uses this technology
to bring a far superior reflector to the market. The Tri-Lens Reflector
has more angular coverage and higher radar cross section (RCS) than
reflectors made of triangular or circular plates. The TriLens is
most positively the most effective passive radar reflector for small
boats in the world. There is no loss of performance when the boat
is in heel or roll. It out-performs all others.
The Luneberg lens reflectors focus incident electromagnetic plane
waves onto a reflector cap located near the back surface of the
lens so that RCS (radar cross section) enhancement is provided over
a conical view angle. This is what gives the Tri-lens its unique
coverage signature.
Experts agree
that the best radar reflector is the one that gives the highest
radar cross-section and continuous coverage.
The TriLens Radar Reflector is the best choice to meet these criteria.
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The
signal from the most commonly used radar
reflectors (corner reflectors) has many peaks and
valleys. There are many areas around the reflector where you
will not be seen by another ship's radar. |
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Corner
Reflector Footprint |
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Tri-Lens Reflector has a far superior signature. There are 3
wide peaks and just 3 narrow valleys. The Tri-Lens has the same
maximum radar cross section as 30cm aluminium corner reflector
clusters but has far more angular coverage. |
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TriLens
Reflector Footprint |
There is a better
chance of being seen by another ship's radar in low visibility,
high traffic or emergency situations.
TriLens Radar
Reflectors are readily and quickly fitted and for
emergency
fitting
they can be hung from a halyard. In smaller boats they
can be stowed aboard ready for use.
Picture this
scenario - You are at anchor out in the bay, quietly fishing...just
minding your own business, enjoying the peace and quiet. Suddenly
a fog rolls in. Around you, you can hear larger boats heading safely
home using their radar to guide them in. You clutch your life jacket
closer to you and hope/pray that they don't take you with them.
Now if you had a TriLens Radar Reflector in your emergency kit you
could hold it aloft and ................. ....you've never felt
safer!
The safety implications
are enormous. Vessels fitted with these TriLens Reflectors could
be instantly located on the search radar of rescue craft whereas
they would be lucky to be seen with a visual search when weather
conditions have deteriorated or in fogs or at night. Vessels traveling
or fishing in Coastal waters and using the TriLens Reflectors can
be seen on ships radar in sufficient time for the larger vessel
to take avoiding action if necessary. The TriLens Reflector is a
passive system that has no moving parts, needs no power source and
is therefore fail-safe.
Buoyage Systems
Australia Pty Ltd tested the TriLens at sea last year when one was
fitted to a vessel returning to Sydney from the Whitsundays. Response
to the TriLens was excellent. At one stage the vessel called up
a passing ship, which verified that the return signal was exceptional
for such a small target.
A vessel fitted
with a TriLens Radar Reflector is definitely a much safer vessel
at sea.
TriLens
Radar Reflector Specifications
You've never felt safer!
Buoyage
Systems Australia Pty Ltd
39 - 41 Lake Rd
Stawell, Vic 3380
Tel: 03 5358 5900
Fax: 03 5358 5988
Email admin@buoys.com.au
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