Polymers that provide significant improvements in both efficiency and safety for civilian transport aircraft and military combat aircraft were developed. High strength to weight structures such as carbon fiber composites with long term durability are requirements common to both classes of aircraft. Aircraft safety improvements in fire resistance and crashworthiness of primary and secondary structures are long term objectives for transport aircraft. Void filler ballistic foams, intumescent coatings, and radiation-resistant transparent plastics contribute to vulnerability reduction in combat military aircraft. Low and high velocity impact tolerance, fire resistance, thermal stability, and long term durability of polymers and components are emphasized.


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    Title :

    Polymer materials research at NASA Ames Research Center


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Advanced Materials Technology Seminar ; 1982 ; Hampton, VA, US


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1982-11-16


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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