Chaff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000203",
  "term": "Chaff",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Thin, narrow metallic reflectors of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect radar energy. These reflectors, when dropped from aircraft and allowed to drift downward, result in large targets on the radar display.",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/chaff/"
}