Background
The radomes were developed with future needs of Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) in mind, with particular focus on tri-band solutions covering the S-, X-, and Ka-bands. The project helps pave the way for new market opportunities for both KSAT and Radome.no. For KSAT, this means expanded capabilities to develop and offer additional satellite downlink services based on compatible radome solutions. At the same time, Radome.no strengthens its position as a supplier of advanced and competitive radomes for a wide range of applications - from aviation and weather radar to defense and communications.
Competitive radomes for broadband applications
The project adopted a holistic approach, optimizing both electromagnetic performance and structural strength. Several types of panels were developed and tested, including overlapping panel joints with compensating measures to reduce blockage effects and transmission loss. Through this work, Radome.no has strengthened its capability to offer competitive radomes for broadband applications, including the Ka-band up to 32 GHz.
Radome.no, a company that develops and supplies radomes to both civilian and defense-related customers, led the project and was responsible for structural analysis and production of test panels. SINTEF participated as a research partner and contributed to the development of electromagnetic properties, including verification through measurements of the test panels.
The project was carried out with support from the Norwegian Space Agency.
Project Manager at Radome.no
Harald Blom Bakke
Header image: Installation of an 11.5-meter radome. The photo was taken before the radome was lowered over the antenna, visible on the left side of the image. Photo: Radome.no