A new type of composite material has been proposed for membranes that would constitute the reflective surfaces of planned lightweight, single-curvature (e.g., parabolic cylindrical) reflectors for some radar and radio-communication systems. The proposed composite materials would consist of polyimide membranes containing embedded grids of highstrength (e.g., carbon) fibers. The purpose of the fiber reinforcements, as explained in more detail below, is to prevent wrinkling or rippling of the membrane.


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    Title :

    Isogrid Membranes for Precise, Singly Curved Reflectors


    Contributors:
    Fang, Houfei (author) / Lou, Michael (author)


    Publication date :

    2005-02-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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