hunter33 Posted August 13, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Is it radar equipment or something? Just curious ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednose83 Posted August 13, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I think so. They were also on my RCCL ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bahamamama1 Posted August 13, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Maybe its there cause it looks really cool :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted August 13, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2009 That's where the golf lessons are held :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted August 13, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I may be wrong, but I believe those are the radar arrays inside of them, one for weather, and the other to "see" what's around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Ron VA Posted August 13, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Doppler radars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewut Posted August 13, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2009 ALIENS!!:eek: It's the mother ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted August 13, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2009 They are part of the telecommunications array. I am not sure what post or review on CRUISE CRITIC here had it but someone took a picture of it. I belive it was part of a RC cruise review. They commented on how it looked like a golf ball and later found out what they were by asking an OFFICER of the crew on that particular cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted August 13, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Those giant golf balls are marine satellite antennas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted August 13, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I thought that's where Funship Freddy lives...?:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry&Wait Posted August 13, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2009 They are part of the telecommunications array. I am not sure what post or review on CRUISE CRITIC here had it but someone took a picture of it. I belive it was part of a RC cruise review. They commented on how it looked like a golf ball and later found out what they were by asking an OFFICER of the crew on that particular cruise Dead on. They are the ship's satellite/telecommunication system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted August 13, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2009 It's Cabin category 0A! Only $99 when booking ES rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewut Posted August 13, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I thought that's where Funship Freddy lives...?:p According to my DGD6, Funship Freddy lives in the funnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter33 Posted August 14, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted August 14, 2009 That explains it. Didn't know if Jimmy Hoffa was up there or something :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebat1 Posted August 14, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Actually, all joking aside, it's "The EyE In The Sky" ~~!!~~ Security With all their camera's & X-ray machines are able to have full access to the entire ship from that vantage point.. Scotty has a permanent fix on that location if the need ever arises.....Of course they do have to close down operations at midnight when Funship Freddie is off duty and ready for bed ~~!!~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted August 14, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Those giant golf balls are marine satellite antennas. They are part of the telecommunications array. I am not sure what post or review on CRUISE CRITIC here had it but someone took a picture of it. I belive it was part of a RC cruise review. They commented on how it looked like a golf ball and later found out what they were by asking an OFFICER of the crew on that particular cruise Exactomundo, satellite antennas.:) The radar arrays are obvious and out in the open, large one near the top of the ship (long distance) and smaller one, usually nearer the bow and lower (short range). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznlobo Posted August 14, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Those are definately dopplar radar. Take a look at the airport next time your there. They have them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisperjr Posted August 14, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2009 They are shield generators. Star destroyers have them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdorbert Posted August 14, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Dopplar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutepilot Posted August 14, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Quoting from an article about these domes: For maritime satellite communications service, radomes are widely used to protect dish antennas which are continually tracking fixed satellites while the ship experiences pitch, roll and yaw movements. Large cruise ships and oil tankers may have radomes over three meters in diameter to suit broadband transmissions for television, voice, data, and the Internet. Small private yachts may use radomes as small as 26 centimeters in diameter for voice and low-speed data. This should be definitive. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted August 14, 2009 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2009 This should be definitive. Dan This is CruiseCritic. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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