Radomes
Protecting Precision. Enabling Performance.
Radomes are protective enclosures designed to shield antennas and sensitive electronic equipment from environmental conditions without interfering with radio frequency (RF) performance. At Competition Composites Inc. (CCI), our team leverages decades of composites expertise to design and manufacture advanced radomes for land-based applications across defence, aerospace, telecommunications, and scientific sectors.
A radome (a blend of “radar” and “dome”) is engineered to provide structural protection while remaining electromagnetically transparent. These enclosures improve system reliability by shielding antennas from wind, rain, snow, and ice as well as enabling safer, year-round access for maintenance crews.
In high-performance applications, a properly designed radome does more than protect, it enhances functionality by reducing drag, preserving signal quality, and extending service life.
We can also provide other enclosures and shelters, both RF-transparent and RF-shielded
Applications
CCI’s radomes are suited for a range of industries and installations, including:
Military and civil radar systems
Weather monitoring and meteorological radar
Microwave communications
Surveillance and coastal monitoring
Satellite and broadcast communication
Fixed terrestrial towers and remote field stations
Radome Types and Styles
Our designs ensure they meet military-grade performance expectations. Radomes can be tailored by type (based on frequency and performance) and style (based on wall construction). Key configurations include:
Types:
Type I: Low frequency applications (≤ 2 GHz)
Type II: Directional systems with minimal boresight error
Type III–VI: Narrowband to ultra-broadband radomes depending on required bandwidth
Styles:
A: Monolithic solid wall
B: Thin monolithic wall (≤ 0.1λ)
C: A-Sandwich (three-layer, high-density skins over low-density core)
D: Multi-layered (5+ layers for superior broadband performance)
E: Custom or alternative designs (e.g., B-Sandwich)
Materials and Fabrication
CCI’s radomes are built using high-performance materials such as:
Fibreglass, quartz, and Kevlar® reinforcements
Epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, and cyanate ester resin systems
Foam and honeycomb core structures
Fabrication methods include hand layup, vacuum infusion, and prepreg processing. We prioritize laminate consistency and electrical performance while avoiding conductive materials that could disrupt signal transmission. Our processes are carefully managed to meet both structural and electromagnetic standards.
Engineering Considerations
Each radome is individually engineered to meet specific client requirements. Key factors include:
Operating frequency and bandwidth
Minimizing signal distortion (insertion loss, reflection loss, scattering)
Mechanical performance (wind loads up to 150 mph, ice/snow loads up to 50 lb/ft²)
Thermal and environmental stability
Geometry and joint design (to minimize shadowing and signal loss)
Why CCI?
Two decades of experience in precision composite fabrication
Fully equipped facility with 5-axis CNC, climate control, and QA tools
Collaborative approach — we work closely with designers, engineers, and production teams
ISO 9001:2015 certified processes ensure quality from start to finish
Let’s Build Better Tools Together
Looking for a reliable partner to bring your tooling designs to life? Contact CCI to get started.