Mechanical design and evaluation of a slotted CFRP waveguide antenna
Abstract
A development program for a slotted waveguide array antenna made of metallized CFRP was carried out. The main objective was to minimize the weight of the structure without degrading the electrical and mechanical performance. This paper focuses on mechanical design aspects and manufacturing methods of metallized CFRP waveguides and assembly of an antenna array. A weight saving of approximately 40 percent was accomplished by the CFRP structure compared to a corresponding aluminum structure. Electrical properties and cost were essentially equal for the two concepts.
- Publication:
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IN: ICCM - V; Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Composite Materials
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985iccm.proc..475K
- Keywords:
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- Aircraft Antennas;
- Antenna Design;
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Slot Antennas;
- Waveguide Antennas;
- Antenna Arrays;
- Cost Effectiveness;
- Electrical Properties;
- Laminates;
- Metallizing;
- Weight Reduction;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering