The provided text offers a comprehensive analysis of Intelligent Radar-Absorbing Structures (i-RAS), also known as "smart skins," tracing their evolution from traditional passive Radar-Absorbing Structures (RAS). It outlines the foundational electromagnetic principles governing radar absorption, detailing the limitations of conventional Salisbury screens and Jaumann absorbers in balancing bandwidth, thickness, and weight. The text explores advanced material science, including carbon-based composites and magnetic ferrites, and the revolutionary concept of metamaterials for tailored electromagnetic properties. Finally, it addresses the system integration challenges and strategic implications of developing AI-driven, reconfigurable smart skins capable of dynamic signature management in modern warfare.

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