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title: High Fidelity RCS Simulation of a Turbine Blade | Remcom
description: Radar scattering from a turbine’s moving blades can interfere with Doppler radar systems, producing ghost images. Understanding the scattering properties of a blade helps to mitigate any potential issues. This study compares the radar cross section of a metal turbine blade, a hollow fiberglass turbine blade, and a hollow fiberglass turbine blade with a metal spar using XFdtd.
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# [High Fidelity RCS Simulation of a Turbine Blade | Remcom](https://www.remcom.com/resources/articles-and-papers/high-fidelity-rcs-simulation-of-a-turbine-blade)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.remcom.com/resources/author/admin) | Jan 12, 2017 6:31:00 PM

Radar scattering from a turbine’s moving blades can interfere with Doppler radar systems, producing ghost images.  Understanding the scattering properties of a blade can provide radar manufacturers with the necessary information to mitigate any potential issues.  This study compares the radar cross section of a metal turbine blade, a hollow fiberglass turbine blade, and a hollow fiberglass turbine blade with a metal spar using Remcom's [XFdtd EM Simulation Software](https://www.remcom.com/xfdtd-3d-em-simulation-software).

For more information on this topic, [visit our Wind Turbine Project page](https://www.remcom.com/wind-turbine-radar-effects).

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