This paper describes the development and evaluation of multifunctional coatings for outdoor parabolic antennas. The plasma-sprayed composite coatings provide corrosion protection, reduce solar heating, and improve the absorption of EM radiation at the edges of the antenna while impeding its flow in other areas. The coatings also reduce the impact of the support structure on antenna performance. Paper includes a German-language abstract.

electromagnetic energy, functional coatings, parabolic antennas, plasma spraying
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2002
Verlag für Schweißen und verwandte Verfahren DVS-Verlag GmbH
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Environmental barrier coatings Plasma spray coating Electromagnetic properties
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