L-3 ESSCO unveils new Durashed Radome made from Dyneema
March 10, 2015 - Netherlands
L-3 ESSCO, a manufacturer and installer of ground-based radomes launched its new Durashed Radome, the latest innovation in Metal Space Frame (MSF) protective structures.
The solution, developed exclusively with DSM Dyneema, incorporates the latest in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material, a membrane branded as Dyneema Crystal Technology.
“The Dyneema Crystal Technology is exceptionally hydrophobic and is 50 percent stronger than standard skins,” DSM Dyneema informs in a press release.
According to DSM Dyneema, it provides increased structural integrity to the radome and protects sensitive equipment by keeping the elements outside where they belong.
It is also nearly transparent to microwaves, enabling military, civil and telecom organizations to realise the full potential of their advanced antenna, radar, radio astronomy or communications systems.
“We are constantly focused on implementing innovations that provide our customers with superior solutions,” says Thomas Casale, president of L-3 ESSCO.
“Over the next few months, L-3 ESSCO will introduce a new generation of MSF radomes designed to deliver more value and respond to our customers’ evolving requirements,” he adds.
“Extensive independent testing of this new solution in extreme conditions has demonstrated revolutionary safety and performance increases,” he noted.
Hydrophobicity is critical to achieving RF transparency in wet environments. Normally, this is provided by a resin-based coating that must be reapplied every few years for maximum effectiveness.
With L-3 ESSCO’s new solution, hydrophobic properties are inherent in the membrane itself, virtually eliminating the need for regular maintenance.
“We are very excited to be working together with a dynamic company like L-3 ESSCO on this groundbreaking development,” says Danielle Petra, business development manager at DSM Dyneema.
She too adds, “Our two companies share a spirit of innovation, and together, we have been able to extend the envelope of what can be done with Dyneema fibre.”
L-3 ESSCO’s Durashed Radome offers maximum transparency and protection over a broad band of frequencies, providing greater range, higher accuracy and sensitivity, and more consistent performance.
The lighter, 50 per cent stronger membrane increases the structural integrity of the Durashed Radome, which can withstand wind speeds up to 250 mph and all forms of precipitation
A very high level of hydrophobicity means that water is instantly shed, which is critical at certain operating frequency bands.
While an extremely low 0.001 loss tangent increases RF transparency and the membrane can easily be sized to fit all existing L-3 ESSCO MSF panel sizes and truncations. (AR)
The solution, developed exclusively with DSM Dyneema, incorporates the latest in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material, a membrane branded as Dyneema Crystal Technology.
“The Dyneema Crystal Technology is exceptionally hydrophobic and is 50 percent stronger than standard skins,” DSM Dyneema informs in a press release.
According to DSM Dyneema, it provides increased structural integrity to the radome and protects sensitive equipment by keeping the elements outside where they belong.
It is also nearly transparent to microwaves, enabling military, civil and telecom organizations to realise the full potential of their advanced antenna, radar, radio astronomy or communications systems.
“We are constantly focused on implementing innovations that provide our customers with superior solutions,” says Thomas Casale, president of L-3 ESSCO.
“Over the next few months, L-3 ESSCO will introduce a new generation of MSF radomes designed to deliver more value and respond to our customers’ evolving requirements,” he adds.
“Extensive independent testing of this new solution in extreme conditions has demonstrated revolutionary safety and performance increases,” he noted.
Hydrophobicity is critical to achieving RF transparency in wet environments. Normally, this is provided by a resin-based coating that must be reapplied every few years for maximum effectiveness.
With L-3 ESSCO’s new solution, hydrophobic properties are inherent in the membrane itself, virtually eliminating the need for regular maintenance.
“We are very excited to be working together with a dynamic company like L-3 ESSCO on this groundbreaking development,” says Danielle Petra, business development manager at DSM Dyneema.
She too adds, “Our two companies share a spirit of innovation, and together, we have been able to extend the envelope of what can be done with Dyneema fibre.”
L-3 ESSCO’s Durashed Radome offers maximum transparency and protection over a broad band of frequencies, providing greater range, higher accuracy and sensitivity, and more consistent performance.
The lighter, 50 per cent stronger membrane increases the structural integrity of the Durashed Radome, which can withstand wind speeds up to 250 mph and all forms of precipitation
A very high level of hydrophobicity means that water is instantly shed, which is critical at certain operating frequency bands.
While an extremely low 0.001 loss tangent increases RF transparency and the membrane can easily be sized to fit all existing L-3 ESSCO MSF panel sizes and truncations. (AR)