RFRadome Tester Manufacturers | Radome Test Equipment
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This page provides a list of radome test equipment manufacturers and vendors.
The prominent manufacturers of radome testers for radome measurements include Rohde & Schwarz and G Systems Inc.
Introduction
A radome is an enclosure that allows electromagnetic radio frequency waves to pass through while protecting the antenna and other radio equipment from harsh environmental conditions.
The simplest radome can be a sheet of dielectric material. More complex radomes may consist of multiple layers with varying physical dimensions and material properties.
The ideal radome material should be waterproof, weather-resistant, temperature-resistant, and anti-aging.
A common example of a radome is the one positioned on the nose of an aircraft or missile.
The following are typical radome measurements performed using radome test equipment:
- Transmission Efficiency: The percentage of microwave energy that passes through the radome. This is measured across different angular regions.
- Beam Deflection: When a microwave signal passes through the radome, it can be deflected. Beam deflection is the measurement of the change in the propagation direction of the RF signal.
- Reflectivity: The change in the reflection coefficient magnitude at the radar antenna port due to the presence of the radome.
- Pattern Distortion: The measurement of the change to the radiation pattern of the radar antenna caused by the presence of the protective radome.
Radome Tester Manufacturers
The following table lists radome tester manufacturers:
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
| Rohde & Schwarz | Email: sales.mea@rohde-schwarz.com Model: QAR50 Radome tester Features: Performs transmission loss, reflection loss measurements in 72 to 82 GHz frequency range Accurate measurement in a very short time duration Attractive price/performance ratio Uses microwave imaging due to its numerous benefits in measurements compared to conventional and un-focused single-point measurements. Combines benefits of corner reflectors and network analyzer measurements in a single instrument Quick and easy interpretation of the measurement results * Visit Website: rohde-schwarz.com for more information |
| G Systems Inc., Richardson, TX 75081 | Email: sales@gsystems.com Turnkey Radome Test System Features: It can be used to mount a 10-foot diameter radome. Uses an anechoic chamber to control the environment It can be used to conduct transmissivity testing and side lobe testing. Test system operates in C band and X band. It performs measurements as per RTCA DO-213a. Visit Website: gsystems.com for more information |
| Deltatee Enterprises LTD, Calgary, Alberta | Email: questions@deltatee.com Model: Radome certification tester * Visit Website: deltatee.com for more information |
