Investigation of Low Cost Foam Techniques for Fabrication of Mini-RPV's.

Abstract

This memorandum describes and reports the results from a development program conducted by the Mini-RPV Group of the Aeromechanics Division of the Flight Dynamics Laboratory to define techniques for the low-cost production of mini-RPV's. Areas covered include the applicability of very low-density structural foams, and reinforced plastics, exploration of methods and parameters relating to structural foam, fabrication of usable mini-RPV component parts, and an initial assessment of alternate and complementary materials and techniques. Conclusions and recommendations are also presented. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA305155

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  • Duane E. Earley

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Fabrication
  • Low Density
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Molding Techniques
  • Plastics
  • Production Rate
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Resins
  • Spars
  • Vehicles

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.