Radomes
Protecting Precision. Enabling Performance.
CCI designs and manufactures custom radomes for land-based defence, aerospace, telecommunications, and scientific installations. With over two decades of composites expertise and a fully equipped fabrication facility in Ottawa, we engineer radomes to your exact frequency, geometry, and performance requirements — from initial design through to delivery.
We also supply RF-transparent and RF-shielded communication shelters and enclosures
Radome 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
Download our latest press release on the US Naval Observatory Radome project to learn more about this milestone collaboration.
Radome Types and configurations
Our radomes are designed and fabricated to meet military-grade performance standards. Every build is configured by type (based on operating frequency and performance requirements) and style (based on wall construction).
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 builds custom radomes using high-performance composite materials selected to meet both structural and electromagnetic requirements:
Reinforcements: Fibreglass, quartz, and Kevlar
Resin systems: Epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, and cyanate ester
Core materials: Foam and honeycomb structures
Fabrication methods: Hand layup, vacuum infusion, and prepreg processing
All processes are carefully controlled to ensure laminate consistency and electrical performance. We avoid conductive materials that could disrupt signal transmission, and our quality management system ensures every radome meets both structural and electromagnetic standards.
Engineering Considerations
Each radome is individually engineered to the client's specifications. Key design parameters include:
Operating frequency and bandwidth requirements
Signal distortion minimization — insertion loss, reflection loss, and scattering
Mechanical performance: wind loads up to 150 mph, ice and snow loads up to 50 lb/ft²
Thermal and environmental stability across deployment conditions
Geometry and joint design to minimize RF shadowing and signal loss
Why CCI?
Two decades of precision composite manufacturing — deep experience across defence, aerospace, and telecom sectors
Fully equipped Ottawa facility — 5-axis CNC machining, climate-controlled layup rooms, and in-house QA tools
Collaborative engineering approach — we work directly with your designers, engineers, and project teams from concept through delivery
ISO 9001:2015 certified — rigorous quality processes from raw material through finished product
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Need custom high-performance radomes built to exacting standards? Contact us for precision fabrication, expert guidance, and durable composite solutions backed by over 20 years of experience.