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SonoPanel(TM) 1-3 Piezocomposite Panels for Active Surface ControlMaterials Systems Inc. has developed a cost-effective technology for producing 1-3 piezoelectric ceramic/polymer composites for use in active surface control. MSI's 103 piezocomposite SonoPanel(TM) transducers consist of an array of piezoelectric ceramic rods arranged in a compliant polymer matrix. The standard SonoPanel(TM) composite consists of 15 volume percent PZT-5H rods 1.1 mm diameter x 6.3 mm long in a matrix of soft polyurethane. Stiff face plates are then bonded to the 1-3 composite sheet for stress amplification when used as a sensor and to enhance the surface response uniformity when used as an actuator. Many variations on this composite design have been produced for specific application requirements.
Document ID
19960047673
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gentilman, R. (Materials Systems, Inc. Littleton, MA United States)
Bowen, L. (Materials Systems, Inc. Littleton, MA United States)
Fiore, D. (Materials Systems, Inc. Littleton, MA United States)
Pham, H. (Materials Systems, Inc. Littleton, MA United States)
Serwatka, W. (Materials Systems, Inc. Littleton, MA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the 4th Annual Workshop: Advances in Smart Materials for Aerospace Applications
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
96N33283
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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