Radome manufacture-a review to date

The purpose of a radome is to provide protection for antennas and their associated systems without causing unacceptable degradation to the electrical performance of the overall system. As such, radome design is a compromise between the physical need to place a protective barrier in front of an antenna and the electrical desire for a clear and unrestricted view of its target. This paper provides a broad overview of the materials, techniques and tools used in the manufacture of the various types of composite radomes currently in use.<>