In this case it depends on the wordings. Transmission is often used to describe a desired or deliberate propagation of EM radiation. Reflection can be a form of transmission, in the case of a parabolic dish as a antenna to reflect signal in the desired direction, or it could be unintended/unwanted, in the case of a EM wave incident on a aircraft trying to hide itself. Reflection is still caused by conducting elements or dielectric being accelerated by imposed changing field, so in the broad sense the reflecting object is itself the intended or unintended radiating element excited by the incoming EM field.
So when Gambit talk about transmission, he could mean the return transmission from the target aircraft, and that transmission process can be caused by reflection/diffraction mechanisms.
But I also get what you are coming from because in some areas, such as waveguides and coax theory and impedance matching transmission and reflection is used to refer to signals traveling in opposite direction at a mismatched junction, so in this case distinction is made to avoid confusion.
You should understand what is being debated.
That "Reflection is part of Transmission" is really really depend on the specific context! not in general meaning. We were not talking about how transmission delivered through disc (limited) context, but how the reflection on "CORNER REFLECTOR" context. Of course it is wrong to say "reflection" = transmission" in every context, as Gambit want it to be.
So even if he want to excuse by playing with wording - still not reasonable. As the debate is about reflection on
corner reflector, or at least in general, not about reflection or radar transmitting disc.
Even the statement "Reflection is part of Transmission" is very much debatable. What transmission meant is the transmission itself not about any reflection involved to convey the wave transmitted; it is according to the citation I have given. However I am not saying you are wrong in this matter, as you said it is about "wording".
That guy really has no clue.
You guessed wrong and you are talking over his head. He does not 'come from' anywhere because if he does have this specific area of aviation experience he would have said so and if he does have this specific area of aviation experience he would not have dispute. First year aerodynamics question: What is the dominant variable in longitudinal stability? Answer: Power. And he does not know.
This tweenager is a liar and now instead of wisely slinking off into the Internet jungle with his tail between his legs, he foolishly try to preserve this online face and further making a fool out of himself.
You cant bring any citation or evidence to back up your last Mistaken claim that : "Transmission is = Reflection" or vice versa.
Even you dont realize that no_name explain mean is not the same with you mean.
No_Name saying : "Reflection is PART of Transmission (in very limited context), while you claim that Transmission is = Reflection or vice versa.
So your wording and evading game => FAILED.
