Rock West Composites (RWC) has successfully completed a prototype radome for Georgian Aerospace, LLC, leveraging an innovative low-dielectric epoxy prepreg on quartz fabric that delivers comparable RF performance at a reduced cost versus traditional materials. The radome passed RF testing to target values, performing competitively in the 17.7–21.2 GHz and 27.5–31 GHz ranges.
This marks RWC's first application of a recently NCAMP-certified material developed by Renegade Materials (Miamisburg, OH). The radome uses RM-2014-LDk-Tk 4581 8HS Quartz combined with Rohacell foam core in a sandwich configuration, offering close dielectric compatibility to RWC's preferred materials at a lower cost. The prototype was produced without tooling under a compressed schedule, enabling systems-level RF testing while meeting delivery deadlines.
Adam Saunders, Program Manager at RWC, stated: "Usage of this material is exciting as it further enhances RWC's capability to quickly manufacture highly optimized radome panels at the best value proposition for our customers. The cost efficiency also expands the accessibility of an optimized radome to adjacent markets."
Source: www.rockwestcomposites.com
