Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Best seats in First Class?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 5:07 pm
  #16  
og
FlyerTalk Evangelist
20 Countries Visited
40 Countries Visited
50 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD BXG
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,664
Originally Posted by B-HQC
Hmmm.. never thought about this. I would like to know as well.
.
I'm not a radar tech person, but I would assume (hope)that the radar has a 100% efficient reflector to make the radar waves transmit forward. If for some reason the reflector is not 100% efficient, some radar waves may move backwards (or any other direction). Now, if the cabin pressure bulkhead behind the radar does not stop radar penetration, then some radar waves may enter the cabin. Clearly, the further back you are, the less exposure.

This is more an academic statement and I have no proof so would welcome clarification.
og is offline  
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 5:23 pm
  #17  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
1M
40 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,887
Originally Posted by og
I'm not a radar tech person, but I would assume (hope)that the radar has a 100% efficient reflector to make the radar waves transmit forward. If for some reason the reflector is not 100% efficient, some radar waves may move backwards (or any other direction). Now, if the cabin pressure bulkhead behind the radar does not stop radar penetration, then some radar waves may enter the cabin. Clearly, the further back you are, the less exposure.

This is more an academic statement and I have no proof so would welcome clarification.
But again, why would I care whether radar penetrates the cabin?
ijgordon is offline  
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 5:59 pm
  #18  
og
FlyerTalk Evangelist
20 Countries Visited
40 Countries Visited
50 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD BXG
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,664
Originally Posted by ijgordon
But again, why would I care whether radar penetrates the cabin?
Microwave ovens cook because the frequency of the radiation in the magnetron excites (vibrates) molecules in the food. Radar uses a similar frequency to that in your domestic microwave (but is very effectively shielded to stop that radiation escaping). If you choose to stand in front of a ships radar, you will be badly burnt and possibly die if you don't get out of the way quick enough. You will be cooked (ie burnt).

Now, aircraft radar backscatter would be trivial compared to the radiation in front of it, but I am curious how much actually does go backwards and into the cabin. For all I know, it may be so slight that it hardly is measurable at all. Cosmic radiation (from outer space) may be a much greater hazard (and that IS documented as a hazard to crew).
og is offline  
Old Jul 26, 2006 | 12:55 am
  #19  
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 677
My vote is for seat 2 A or K. 1 A and K just feels a bit too close to each other. But if I am travelling with my spouse, then would definitely opt for 1 A or K and then the joint seat in the middle as a second choice.
HKTraveler is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.