Abstract: A radome with constructed panels that are mechanically fastened to each other to form a truncated faceted spherical structure. Each panel is constructed of a metal frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The mechanically fastened frame beams panel-to-panel contact spaces are sealed to prevent water ingress.

Abstract: A method or device designed to retain, attach and seal thermoplastic composite structures in a manner that ensures weather tightness, structural integrity, and ruggedized capability of the installation.

Abstract: A method or device designed to retain, attach and seal thermoplastic composite structures in a manner that ensures weather tightness, structural integrity, and ruggedized capability of the installation.

Abstract: A radome with constructed panels that are mechanically fastened to each other to form a truncated faceted spherical structure. Each panel is constructed of a metal frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The mechanically fastened frame beams panel-to-panel contact spaces are sealed to prevent water ingress.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing high-contour structures by utilizing high pressure differential and applied consolidation temperatures, without the use of a heated press.

Abstract: A rugged radome closure that is transparent to radio frequency electromagnetic radiation and provides impact and ballistic protected interior space.

Abstract: A telescoping mast having a latch assembly includes a latch body mountable to a first tube section, a latch mechanism supported by the latch body, a toggle mechanism operatively connected to the latch mechanism, and a latch plate mountable to a second tube section. The latch mechanism includes a pawl member pivotably between an engaged position for interlocking with a corresponding recess in the latch plate to thereby restrict axial movement between the first and second tube sections, and a disengaged position allowing relative axial movement between the first and second tube sections. The toggle mechanism is movable between an over-center locked configuration corresponding to the engaged position of the latch mechanism and an unlocked configuration corresponding to the disengaged position of the latch member.

Abstract: A mast assembly including a locking actuator for locking a cradle of the mast in position. The locking actuator includes a housing having a first lock pin extending in a first direction and a movable member supported by the housing having a second lock pin extending in a second direction opposite the first, the locking actuator being slideably mounted to the cradle for sliding movement along an axis parallel to an axis of extension/retraction of the locking actuator. When the locking actuator is extended the first and second lock pins are inserted into respective lock holes in a base member thereby locking the cradle against pivoting movement relative to the base member.

Abstract: An automatic locking system is provided that is driven by the normal extension and retraction of the mast, reduces the inherent rotation and deflection of the mast due to clearances, and operates more smoothly and quietly than conventional locking systems. The locking system also fits reasonably within the existing footprint of a typical mechanical mast.

Abstract: A mast assembly including a locking actuator for locking a cradle of the mast in position. The locking actuator includes a housing having a first lock pin extending in a first direction and a movable member supported by the housing having a second lock pin extending in a second direction opposite the first, the locking actuator being slideably mounted to the cradle for sliding movement along an axis parallel to an axis of extension/retraction of the locking actuator. When the locking actuator is extended the first and second lock pins are inserted into respective lock holes in a base member thereby locking the cradle against pivoting movement relative to the base member.