PLASTICS IN THE AIR FORCE,

Abstract

Plastic materials possess many unique properties, which are being used effectively in Air Force applications. Of particular importance are their high-temperature, structural, electrical and ablative properties. This report describes the utilization of such properties in various airborne and aerospace applications. A look into the future reveals that materials requirements are becoming ever more demanding. Plastics with new and improved capabilities are thus required. Some of the newly formulated research goals designed to yield these plastics of the future are reviewed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0601555

Entities

People

  • D. L. Schmidt
  • R. C. Tomashot

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airborne
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Films
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Specialty Uses Of Chemicals

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space