Current and projected use of carbon composites in United States aircraftCarbon composite materials are finding limited use in both civil and military aircraft structures to exploit their weight saving potential for improved performance or fuel efficiency. Since these needs are growing, and a manufacturing cost savings potential is also recognized, wider use of composites in the near future may be expected. Carbon composites generally involve fiber volume fractions in excess of 60 percent in a variety of orthotropic sandwich or solid laminates. Bidirectional woven carbon cloth, common in recently designed structure, may provide higher, more uniform laminate conductivities than tape.
Document ID
19810007629
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Leonard, R. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Mulville, D. R. (Naval Air Systems Command Washington, D.C., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Electromagnetic Effects of (Carbon) Composite Mater. Upon Avionics Systems