A radome (which is a portmanteau of radar and dome) is a structural, weatherproof enclosure that protects a microwave (e.g. radar) antenna. The radome is constructed of material that minimally attenuates the electromagnetic signal transmitted or received by the antenna. In other words, the radome is transparent to radar or radio waves. Radomes pro... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radome
(from the article `telescope`) Some radio telescopes, particularly those designed for operation at very short wavelengths, are placed in protective enclosures called radomes that ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/r/5