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US 2010/0134379 A1Published application
Portable radar fairing
AssigneeLockheed Martin Corporation
InventorsRichard R. Hall, Matthew A. Hutchinson
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Abstract
A portable fairing for a mobile radar array system includes at least partially open housing surrounding the mobile radar array and a curved covering mounted on the housing. The curved covering is adapted to cover the radar array in a closed position. The sides of the housing are curved such that when the curved covering is closed, the housing and the curved covering form a generally curved structure.
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A fairing for a mobile radar array system, said fairing comprising:
- an at least partially open housing surrounding the mobile radar array;
- a curved covering mounted on said housing, said covering adapted to cover the radar array in a closed position,
- wherein the sides of said housing are curved such that when said covering is closed, said housing and said covering form a generally curved structure.
A method of reducing drag forces on a radar array system, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing at least partially open housing to the radar array, said housing having curved sides;
- and
- providing a curved covering adapted to cover the radar array,
- wherein said housing and said curved covering forming a generally curved structure.
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