Advanced Composites: Electromagnetic Properties, Vulnerabilities, and Protective Measures.

Abstract

This report outlines and discusses a measurement and analysis program for assessing the electromagnetic (EM) properties and vulnerabilities of, and protective measures for, advanced composite materials used in the design and construction of aerospace vehicles. The main objective is to suggest areas for investigation and the kind of information needed for the compilation of a data base. Six areas of investigation are discussed: advanced composite materials, structural composition, and fabrication; potential use of composite materials and structures; fundamental EM parameters of advanced composites; energy sources and environments of EM hazards; EM vulnerabilities and shielding effectiveness criteria; protective measures. Examples of measurement techniques and/or essential data are given for each. A suggested format for cataloging the information is included. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042043

Entities

People

  • A. L. Hiebert

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Space Systems

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space