Accession Number:
ADA125689
Title:
Investigation of Hydrophobic Radomes for Microwave Landing System.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Corporate Author:
BENDIX CORP BALTIMORE MD COMMUNICATIONS DIV
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1982-11-01
Pagination or Media Count:
75.0
Abstract:
A variety of hydrophobic materials were tested to determine useful life and degree of effectiveness. The tests consisted of monitoring coated samples which were exposed to year-round weathering field tests in which operating MLS radomes were coated and system accuracy measured and an evaluation by a testing laboratory using a weatherometer. It was concluded that Teflon fabric offered the best compromise between effectiveness and maintainability, although fumed silicon dioxide provided the highest hydrophobicity. Author
Descriptors:
Subject Categories:
- Air Navigation and Guidance
- Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment