Re: [DML] Inaccurate RADAR readings?

[William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 17 Feb 2004, Tony Pistachio wrote:

> Can the stainless steel and/or shape of the DeLorean give inaccurate
> RADAR readings?  Last night I was pulled over and the police officer
> said I was traveling at 60mph but I KNOW I was somewhere around 45.

Nope.  The DeLorean has some "low observable" characteristics - the
fiberglass underbody, the rear mounted engine, and the general low, small
shape of the car.  It is less radar reflective than many cars out there.  
Stainless steel is slightly less reflective than regular sheet metal - but 
far more reflective than the fiberglass or plastic bodies some cars have.

It's not a stealth bomber.  There's nothing magical or unusual about it
that will make it invisible or give inaccurate readings.  It's only that
if you're in between a Suburban and a Hummer the policeman might have a
little trouble picking you out from the clutter.




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