Radar Dome (Noun)
Meaning
A housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The radar dome protected the antenna from the harsh marine environment while allowing it to maintain a clear view of the surrounding airspace.
- A typical radar dome is a fiberglass or plastic cover that fits over the antenna, providing a waterproof seal without interfering with the radio waves.
- The installation of a radar dome on the aircraft allowed it to detect and track targets in all weather conditions.
- Radar domes are often used on naval vessels to protect the radar antennas from salt spray and extreme weather conditions.
- The new radar system featured a compact radar dome that was designed to be installed on small unmanned aerial vehicles.