This type of RADAR Absorbent Material (RAM) functions similarly to a resistor in an electrical circuit. What is this term?

Non-Resonant RADAR Absorbent Material (RAM) functions similarly to a resistor in an electrical circuit by dissipating electromagnetic energy as heat instead of reflecting it back. This characteristic allows the material to absorb specific radar frequencies over a broad range effectively.

In this context, just as a resistor in an electrical circuit reduces the flow of current and dissipates energy, non-resonant RAM reduces radar signal reflection, thereby minimizing radar cross-section and enhancing stealth capabilities for the objects coated with it. This makes it invaluable for applications in military stealth technology, where avoiding detection is crucial.

Other types of RAM have different mechanisms of absorbing radar signals. Resonant RAM, for instance, relies on specific frequencies, whereas ablative RAM is designed to undergo physical changes when exposed to radar energy, which may not be suitable for all applications. Non-ablative RAM, though similar to non-resonant, focuses more on structural integrity while absorbing energy, making non-resonant RAM the most suitable terminology in this context.