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Is your radar system's performance compromised by rain, snow, or ice? Water membrane formation on radomes is a persistent problem, leading to signal degradation, reduced detection range, and even costly equipment damage. At Radome Focus, we're dedicated to providing innovative solutions for uninterrupted radar operation, regardless of the weather. Our advanced superhydrophobic coating, RadomeShield, completely eliminates water membrane issues, ensuring optimal performance and protecting your valuable assets.

1. The Costly Problem: Water Membrane on Radar Radomes

Water, whether from rain, melting snow, or ice buildup, creates a thin, continuous film (a membrane) on the surface of radomes. This seemingly minor issue has major consequences:

• Reduced Detection Range: The water membrane significantly interferes with the transmission and reception of radar signals, shortening the effective detection range.
• Signal Degradation: Rain noise, caused by the interaction of radar waves with the water membrane, degrades signal quality, making it harder to interpret data accurately.

2. RadomeShield: The Superhydrophobic Solution for Peak Radar Performance

Radome Focus's RadomeShield coating is a revolutionary advancement in radome protection. Based on cutting-edge nanotechnology and inspired by nature's own water-repelling surfaces (biomimicry), RadomeShield creates a superhydrophobic surface on the radome. This means:

• Extreme Water Repellency (Contact Angle > 155°): Water simply cannot form a continuous film. Instead, it beads up into near-perfect spheres and rolls off effortlessly, even at very low angles (less than 5° roll-off angle, as shown in your document!).
• Ice Prevention: The lack of water adhesion dramatically reduces ice formation. Any ice that does form is easily shed, minimizing weight and structural stress.
• Self-Cleaning Power: As water droplets roll off, they carry away dirt, dust, and other contaminants, keeping the radome surface clean and ensuring optimal signal transmission.
• Long-lasting Protection: RadomeShield is incredibly durable. Testing has demonstrated its resistance to:
  • Abrasion: Showed resilience after 1000 rub cycles.
• Easy Application: RadomeShield is a single-component, solvent-based (with a water-based, environmentally friendly option available!) coating that can be easily applied by spraying, ensuring uniform coverage. It adheres well to various radome materials, including epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, and fluorocarbon.

3. Proven Performance: RadomeShield in Action

We don't just claim superior performance; we prove it. Extensive testing, including real-world trials and laboratory simulations, demonstrates RadomeShield's effectiveness:

• Water Contact Angle: Consistently exceeds 155° after rigorous aging tests (wet heat, wet freeze, high/low temperature, and UV exposure).
• Roll-Off Angle: Less than 5°, ensuring rapid water removal.
• Improved Signal Quality
  • Tests using radar testing apparatus confirmed that the signal strength received by the radar is the same (-19dB) before and after water spraying.
• Transparency: Maintains high transparency (over 80% transmittance), minimizing signal loss.
• Adhesion: Excellent adhesion to common radome materials, ensuring long-term durability.
• Field Testing: Real world test showing improvement, in China.
• ASTM D5946 Compliant: Testing to rigorous industry standards.

4. Applications: Where RadomeShield Makes a Difference

RadomeShield is ideal for a wide range of radar applications, including:

• Weather Radar: Ensuring accurate weather forecasting and severe weather warnings.
• Military Radar: Maintaining critical surveillance and defense capabilities.
• Air Traffic Control Radar: Enhancing safety and efficiency in air traffic management.
• Satellite Communication Dishes: Protecting ground stations from signal interference.
• Wireless Base Stations and Microwave Antennas: Preventing rain fade and maintaining reliable communication links.

5. Environmentally Conscious Protection

Radome Focus is committed to sustainability. RadomeShield is available in a water-based formulation, minimizing environmental impact. Its long lifespan also reduces the need for frequent re-application, further contributing to its eco-friendliness.

Conclusion: Protect Your Radar Investment with RadomeShield

Don't let rain, snow, or ice compromise your radar system's performance. RadomeShield from Radome Focus offers a proven, durable, and environmentally responsible solution to eliminate water membrane issues and ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions.

Call to Action:

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