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Princeton's WordNet

  1. radome, radar domenoun

    a housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves

Wiktionary

  1. radomenoun

    A radar dome.

  2. Etymology: A blend of radar and dome originating from the 1940s.

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  1. Radome

    A radome (a portmanteau of radar and dome) is a structural, weatherproof enclosure that protects a radar antenna. The radome is constructed of material transparent to radio waves. Radomes protect the antenna from weather and conceal antenna electronic equipment from view. They also protect nearby personnel from being accidentally struck by quickly rotating antennas. Radomes can be constructed in several shapes – spherical, geodesic, planar, etc. – depending on the particular application, using various construction materials such as fiberglass, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated fabric, and others.When found on fixed-wing aircraft with forward-looking radar, as are commonly used for object or weather detection, the nose cones often additionally serve as radomes. On aircraft used for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), a rotating radome, often called a "rotodome", is mounted on the top of the fuselage for 360-degree coverage. Some newer AEW&C configurations instead use three antenna modules inside a radome, usually mounted on top of the fuselage, for 360-degree coverage, such as the Chinese KJ-2000 and Indian DRDO AEW&Cs. On rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft using microwave satellite for beyond-line-of-sight communication, radomes often appear as blisters on the fuselage. In addition to protection, radomes also streamline the antenna system, thus reducing drag. The air supported radome built by Walter Bird in 1948 at the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory is the first pneumatic construction built in history.

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  1. radome

    A radome is a structural enclosure used to protect a radar antenna or system. It is often constructed from materials that allow electromagnetic signals to pass through, ensuring the antenna's functionality is not hindered. Radomes can be found on various platforms, including aircraft, ships, and ground-based systems. They protect the antenna from environmental factors, such as weather conditions or physical damage, while also reducing aerodynamic drag.

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  1. Radome

    A radome is a structural, weatherproof enclosure that protects a microwave antenna. The radome is constructed of material that minimally attenuates the electromagnetic signal transmitted or received by the antenna. In other words, the radome is transparent to radar or radio waves. Radomes protect the antenna surfaces from weather or conceal antenna electronic equipment from public view. They also protect nearby personnel from being accidentally struck by quickly-rotating antennas. Radomes can be constructed in several shapes depending upon the particular application using various construction materials. When found on fixed-wing aircraft with forward-looking radar, the nosecones often additionally serve as radomes. On rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft using microwave satellite for beyond-line-of-sight communication, radomes often appear as blisters on the fuselage. In addition to protection, radomes also streamline the antenna system, thus reducing drag.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of radome in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of radome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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