Application of Graphite/Epoxy Composites for the SPS-10 Radar Reflector.

Abstract

The General Dynamics Convair Division evaluated the applicability of graphite/epoxy on the SPS-10 radar reflector. The effort began with a study of the RF performance of a graphite/epoxy grating panel, which proved to perform as well as its metal counterpart. A composite prototype unit of the reflector unit was designed fabricated and tested for performance approval. The graphite/epoxy reflector was mounted on a Navy-furnished SPS-10 spider and pedestal for structural (wind and vibration) and RF pattern range testing. All performance test results met or exceeded Navy specifications. Following testing at General Dynamics, the antenna was sent to the Naval Ocean Systems Center for extended RF and environmental testing prior to shipboard evaluation. (Author, modified -PL).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077530

Entities

People

  • Gary A. Tremblay

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Laminates
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials