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passive reflector

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passive reflector [′pas·iv ri′flek·tər]
(electromagnetism)
A flat reflector used to change the direction of a microwave or radar beam; often used on microwave relay towers to permit placement of the transmitter, repeater, and receiver equipment on the ground, rather than at the tops of towers. Also known as plane reflector.
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