Accession Number:

ADA010882

Title:

Electromagnetic Effects of Advanced Composites.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 May-31 Dec 74,

Corporate Author:

MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CO ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

• Skouby,C. D.

Report Date:

1975-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

113.0

Abstract:

The investigation consisted of an evaluation of the effectiveness of boron and graphite composites as electromagnetic shields and as antenna ground planes. Emphasis was given to the determination of their performance relative to that of metal.

Descriptors:

• *FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES
• GROUND LEVEL
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• GRAPHITE
• CARBON FIBERS
• ANTENNAS
• AIRFRAMES
• ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS
• BORON
• ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft
• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE