radome

protective enclosure

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A radome is a protective enclosure, typically made of plastic, that shelters the antenna assembly of a radar set, especially on an airplane. Radar itself is an electromagnetic sensor used to detect, locate, track, and recognize objects at considerable distances by transmitting energy and observing the returning echoes. This technology is crucial for various applications, including military missions, air traffic control, and weather observation. Radomes are essential for protecting these sensitive radar antennas from environmental factors and aerodynamic stress while allowing electromagnetic waves to pass through with minimal interference.123

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…placed in protective enclosures called radomes that can nearly eliminate the effect of both wind loading and temperature differences throughout the structure. Special materials that exhibit very low absorption and reflection of radio waves have been developed for such structures, but the cost of enclosing a large antenna in a…
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…placed in protective enclosures called radomes that can nearly eliminate the effect of both wind loading and temperature differences throughout the structure. Special materials that exhibit very low absorption and reflection of radio waves have been developed for such structures, but the cost of enclosing a large antenna in a…
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