AFC has combined its extensive experience in fiberglass antenna manufacturing with its radome experience to produce the dielectric space frame radome. DSF radomes combine strength and weather resistance with minimal effect on microwave frequency signals.

Apr 12, 2024 · A Space Frame Radome is a protective enclosure consisting of a lightweight framework that houses antennas, radar equipment or other instruments while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass through with minimal interference. Space frame radomes offer a unique design approach that combines structural strength with efficient signal transmission.

AFC's dielectric radomes have many advantages over other radomes. For any radome type, panel edges are reinforced into flanges for adjacent panel assembly. When the radome panel flange framework is a dielectric material, the radome is called a Dielectric Space Frame (DSF).

Jan 2, 2025 · What is a Radome? A radome is a structural, weatherproof enclosure that protects an antenna while minimally affecting its electromagnetic signal. In space applications, radomes shield antennas from: Debris and Micrometeoroids: Small particles traveling at high velocities can damage exposed antennas.

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of antenna radomes. Learn how they protect antennas but can also impact signal quality and increase costs.

A metal space frame radome has metal members forming a geodesic dome over the antenna with dielectric panels stretched in triangles. When analyzed in GRASP (TICRA), the metal members are clustered together as a series of circular struts.

Different radome types such as metal space frame, inflatable, and sandwich are contrasted with emphasis on the tradeoffs they entail for the antenna system. This tutorial provides an overview of RF-transparent protective enclosures or “radomes” for ground-based antennas.

These instructions apply to the installation of standard and heated conical style radomes on Cablewave Systems 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 foot microwave parabolic antennas. Standard four through twelve foot antenna radomes are constructed of molded fiberglass material. Two foot radomes are made from molded ABS material.

AFC currently offers four different types of rigid radomes: the thin membrane wall dielectric space frame (DSF), the solid laminate DSF radome and the two amd three layer composite sandwich foam core DSF radome. Each type provides unique operating characteristics and benefits.

Apr 14, 2023 · Rotating antennas are found in airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) which are covered by a radome, which results in a rotating radome or rotodome. The radome is typically mounted on top of the fuselage to provide full 360˚ coverage of the view.