The material characteristics of the radome make it not only block the influence of external weather, such as hail and storm, but also allow electromagnetic radiation to pass through to ensure the normal work of the radar. In addition, the radome, as an integral part of the aircraft shape, maintains the aerodynamic shape of the whole aircraft. It mainly includes composite shell, lightning protection system, anti-static and rain erosion system, etc., to ensure that it can work normally in various harsh environments.
For civil airliners, the main function of the radome is to protect the weather radar at the nose. Weather radar can measure the size of water droplets in the air, and help aircraft detect the bad weather ahead, such as precipitation and turbulence, so that pilots can avoid these weather conditions and provide passengers and crew with a smooth and comfortable flight experience.
The performance of radome directly affects the function of radar system, so it must be inspected and maintained regularly. If the radome is damaged, it may affect the detection performance of the radar and even threaten the flight safety of the aircraft. Therefore, in the maintenance and overhaul of aircraft, the inspection and replacement of radome is a very important work.
Generally speaking, the aircraft radome is an important component to protect the aircraft radar system from the external environment and plays an important role in ensuring the safety and normal operation of the aircraft.
