radome
Definitions
Aviation
- noun a dome that protects a radar antenna, made from materials that do not interfere with the transmission and reception of radio waves
Electronics
- Abbreviation of radar dome. A structure, such as a dome, which houses and protects radar equipment. Such a structure is usually made of a dielectric, and is transparent to radio waves.
- synonymradar dome
Military
- noun a large disk-like antenna, which is mounted on the fuselage of airborne early warning and control (AEW & C) aircraft such as A-40, E-3, Orion AEW&C
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