SATCOM

RF-transparent hydrophobic coatings for satellite terminals that cannot afford to drop link.

The Problem

Satellite communication systems — enterprise VSAT terminals, defence SATCOM, Comms-on-the-Move platforms, and vessel-mounted dishes — share one vulnerability: the antenna surface between them and the sky. Rain, salt fog, and surface contamination degrade signal quality progressively and silently. By the time a link drops, the surface has been underperforming for some time. For critical defence and remote infrastructure applications, this is not an acceptable failure mode.

The Solution

An RF-transparent coating keeps the dish dry and the link alive.

ViriDyn’s SATCOM coatings are fully RF-transparent while making the antenna surface superhydrophobic or hydrophobic — water beads and rolls off rather than forming a film. Salt fog deposits are resisted. Self-cleaning reduces dust and pollution accumulation between maintenance cycles. Compatible with Ku-band, Ka-band, LEO, and GEO systems without interference. Standard RAL colour matching is available for military and naval applications. Both factory application and 10-minute in-field restoration kits are available for new deployments and existing infrastructure maintenance.

What We Protect

  • Enterprise and defence VSAT terminalsFlat panel
  • SATCOM antennas — Ku-band, Ka-band, LEO, GEO
  • Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) systems
  • Comms-on-the-Move (COTM) and manpack terminals
  • Vessel-mounted and offshore platform SATCOM
  • Ground station dishes and parabolic reflectors

What Changes

Improves:

  • Link reliability during rainfall and adverse weather
  • Salt-fog resistance for maritime and coastal deployments
  • Self-cleaning performance — reduced contamination build-up
  • Uptime for critical communications systems
  • In-field maintenance efficiency with restoration kits

Reduces:

  • Rain fade signal attenuation on Ku/Ka-band links
  • Ice and snow accumulation on dish surfaces
  • Link outages caused by surface contamination
  • Maintenance frequency for deployed terminals
  • Signal degradation over service life

✦ Authorised ViriDyn Partner

✦ Locally Stocked in India

✦ Application Engineering Support

✦ 10 Years of Domain Expertise

Recommended Products

VIRIDYN SH-2

Superhydrophobic, RF-Transparent — 2-Step The highest-performance option for factory application on new antenna hardware. Two-part system delivers maximum durability. Rain-fade, salt-fog, ice and snow protection.

VIRIDYN RF-1

Hydrophobic, RF-Transparent — Field Reapplication Kit Quick in-field restoration of hydrophobicity and RF transparency for deployed SATCOM terminals. Fast-curing, one-step system. No specialist tools required.

VIRIDYN L30

Superhydrophobic Field Restoration Kit A roll-on restoration kit for deployed flat panel antennas and 5G systems. Superhydrophobic performance restored in the field, integrated into regular maintenance cycles.

VIRIDYN RF-1

Hydrophobic, RF-Transparent — Field Reapplication Kit Quick in-field restoration of hydrophobicity and RF transparency for deployed SATCOM terminals. Fast-curing, one-step system. No specialist tools required.

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