The development phase, design, manufacture and quality control of the MRCA-radome
Abstract
Basic considerations concerning the design and manufacturing of the MRCA radome are presented. Structural analysis of the radome when subjected to aerodynamic loads was based on structural tests (pressure measurements, strain gaging, etc.), and NASTRAN finite element analysis. A computer program for radome electrical design is described, and materials selection (an 'E' glass woven reinforcement in an epoxy matrix was selected) is examined. The manufacturing of the radome is considered with a description of the mold and the molding process, and the IPD spray correction equipment.
- Publication:
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International Conference on Electromagnetic Windows
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976icew.conf..329B
- Keywords:
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- Dielectric Properties;
- Mrca Aircraft;
- Production Engineering;
- Quality Control;
- Radomes;
- Structural Design Criteria;
- Aerodynamic Loads;
- Computer Aided Design;
- Materials Tests;
- Molds;
- Nastran;
- Performance Tests;
- Radome Materials;
- Structural Analysis;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering