Process for manufacturing a radome for a range warning radar
AssigneeDaimlerChrysler AG
InventorsUlrich Leinweber, Werner Zimmermann, Wolfgang Lauer
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Abstract
A radome for a range warning radar system has metallic structures, such as a manufacturer's symbol or a characteristic structure, formed therein. Surfaces of the characteristic structure are coated with a metallic or metallically glossy layer which is transparent to electromagnetic radiation of the radar system and reflects visible light.
Claims21
A process for manufacturing a radome for a radar system, which radome has a visible emblem or characteristic structure formed therein, said process comprising:
- providing a radar-transparent and visually transparent cover plate;
- forming the emblem or characteristic structure in a surface of the cover plate;
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- applying a metallic or metallically glossy layer to the emblem or characteristic structure;
- wherein a thickness of the metallic or metallically glossy layer is such that it reflects visible electromagnetic radiation substantially completely, while radar waves penetrate such layer substantially unattenuated.
A process for manufacturing a radome for a radar system, which radome has a visible emblem or characteristic structure formed therein, said process comprising:
- heating and simultaneously pressing, a radar-transparent thin foil material over a shape forming the desired structure, by means of a vacuum;
- wherein, the foil material is provided with a preset stiffness and has one of a metallic layer and a non-metallic paint coat provided thereon.
A radome for a radar system, comprising:
- a covering member formed of a radar-transparent material;
- a selected characteristic structure or symbol formed in a surface of said covering member;
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- a visible metallic or metallically glossy layer on a surface of said characteristic structure or symbol;
- wherein a thickness of the metallic or metallically glossy layer is such that electromagnetic radiation of said radar system penetrates it substantially without attenuation.
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