A pair of radomes housing radar equipment on the top of Mt. Kent in the Falkland Islands
A radome (the word is a contraction of radar and dome) is a structural, weatherproof enclosure that protects a microwave ( radar) antenna. The radome is constructed of material that minimally attenuates the electromagnetic signal transmitted or received by the antenna. In other words, the radome is transparent to radar or radio waves. Radomes protect the antenna surfaces from weather or conceal antenna electronic equipment from public view. They also protect nearby personnel from being accidentally struck by quickly-rotating antennas. Radomes can be constructed in several shapes (spherical, geodesic, planar, etc.) depending upon the particular application using various construction materials (fibreglass, PTFE-coated fabric, etc.).
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Location: Falkland Islands
Photo credit: © rsdphotography / Alamy / Afripics
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