radome
Radio-transparent protective enclosure
A radome is a protective enclosure for radar equipment, typically a dome-shaped structure made of material that allows radio waves to pass through with minimal interference.
Radomes shield antennas from weather and wind resistance while maintaining signal quality: The aircraft's nose radome houses the weather radar.
The word blends "radar" and "dome."
Confined, bordered space
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- coverProtect by overlaying
- noseconeRocket's forward fairing
- fairingAerodynamic exterior panel
shell · casing · shroud · canopy · protective covering · aerodynamic shape · streamlined · composite
Broadcast signal receiver
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- transceiverDual-function communication device
- waveguideStructure directing energy propagation
microwave · signal · frequency · electromagnetic · transmission · absorption · attenuation · impedance
Armed military aircraft
- airlinerLarge commercial passenger plane
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- AWACSAerial radar surveillance acronym
reconnaissance · flight · nose cone · pressurized · de-icing · lightning protection · bird strike · maintenance
Atmospheric conditions measurement facility
- meteorologicalOf weather science
- airportAviation passenger facility
- air traffic controlManaging aircraft separation and movement
- satellite dishConcave aerial receiving transmissions
telecommunications · coastal · shipboard · naval · ground-based · rotating · fixed · golf ball
Made of distinct parts
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- ceramicFired clay material
resin · laminate · durability · lightweight · corrosion resistant · impact resistant · hydrophobic
Secret, undetected movement
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- electronic warfareCombat via electromagnetic spectrum
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
missile defense · combat aircraft · bomber · tactical · reconnaissance · NATO · hardened · camouflage
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
fairing · shell · casing · shroud · canopy · protective covering · aerodynamic shape · streamlined · composite · fiberglass
antenna
Broadcast signal receiver
- transmitterSignal-emitting device
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- transceiverDual-function communication device
waveguide · microwave · signal · frequency · electromagnetic · transmission · absorption · attenuation · impedance · polarization
fighter jet
Armed military aircraft
- airlinerLarge commercial passenger plane
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
AWACS · reconnaissance · flight · nose cone · pressurized · de-icing · lightning protection · bird strike · maintenance · inspection
weather station
Atmospheric conditions measurement facility
- meteorologicalOf weather science
- airportAviation passenger facility
- air traffic controlManaging aircraft separation and movement
satellite dish · telecommunications · coastal · shipboard · naval · ground-based · rotating · fixed · golf ball · installation
composite
Made of distinct parts
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
ceramic · resin · laminate · durability · lightweight · corrosion resistant · impact resistant · hydrophobic
stealth
Secret, undetected movement
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- electronic warfareCombat via electromagnetic spectrum
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
jamming · missile defense · combat aircraft · bomber · tactical · reconnaissance · NATO · hardened · camouflage