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Question about radar limitations!

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Hi!I have a question that I need to have an answer for.If a target does not show up on the radar screen despite the fact that it is within the radar beam, the reason could be:A: The target is smaller than ten times the wave lenght.B: The attenuation of the radar pulse in the atmospher, especially if it is raining.C: The target is approaching the radar station head on.D: The target is using a VHF radio transmitter which disorts the radar pulse.Would appriciate answers that explains why the one selected is correct.Best regards and truly thankful!Per Tufvesson

It could be one of our B-2 "Spirit" Stealth bombers enroute to an unknown location?

Eric 

 

 

Yea... could be.. :)Do you know anyone that could answer whats correct?

My guess would be A or B. Is this some sort of question from a test you are goign to take?Andrew HeathDetroit, Michigan

Hi!Thanks for your answer. Think I sorted it out.The quess is from a ATPL-test I took.. failed with 1 quess of 43. The limit was 75%, got 74.44.. had to be little pitty there :)For ex., if you have a radar (airborne weather radar) that works on, let

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