While the ST Aero MAV-1 is a low observable Unmanned Air Vehicle prototype developed between ST Aerospace and Defence Science and Technology Agency, what is designed to avoid detection using a variety of technologies that reduce reflection/emission of radar, infrared, visible light, radio-frequency (RF) spectrum, and audio?
ST Aero MAV-1 The MAV-1 (Maneuvering Air Vehicle) is a low observable Unmanned Air Vehicle prototype developed between ST Aerospace and Defence Science and Technology Agency for its swarming unmanned air vehicle research programme. The prototype was unveiled in Asian Aerospace 2004 and the first test flight was reported in 2005.
Radiation-absorbent material Radiation-absorbent material, usually known as RAM, is a material which has been specially designed and shaped to absorb incident RF radiation (also known as non-ionising radiation), as effectively as possible, from as many incident directions as possible. The more effective the RAM, the lower the resulting level of reflected RF radiation. Many measurements in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and antenna radiation patterns require that spurious signals arising from the test setup, including reflections, are negligible to avoid the risk of causing measurement errors and ambiguities.