The discussion revolves around the concepts of parallel and perpendicular polarization of waves, particularly in the context of radomes. Participants are exploring the definitions and relationships between these types of polarization and their connection to vertical and horizontal polarization.
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are varying interpretations of what parallel and perpendicular polarization refer to, and the discussion remains somewhat unresolved.
There may be limitations in understanding due to missing definitions or assumptions about the reference points for polarization, as well as the complexity of the coordinate systems involved.
I found this reference to parallel polarization on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarization"Another coordinate system frequently used relates to the plane made by the propagation direction and a vector normal to the plane of a reflecting surface. This is known as the plane of incidence. The rays in this plane are illustrated in the diagram to the right. The component of the electric field parallel to this plane is termed p-like (parallel) and the component perpendicular to this plane is termed s-like...