Title :
CFRP-based broad-band Radar Absorbing Materials
Author :
Mitrano, C. ; Balzano, A. ; Bertacca, M. ; Flaccavento, M. ; Mancinelli, R.
Author_Institution :
ISL-Altran S.p.A., Rome
Abstract :
Strong interest in radar absorbing materials (RAMs) took place with years due to their extensive sectors of application. RAMs are coatings whose electric and magnetic properties allow the absorption of microwave energy over certain frequencies. In particular, RAMs are very effective means of Radar Cross Section (RCS) reduction in the context of stealth technology. RCS reduction requires absorbers with broad-band characteristics since surveillance radars often employ wide bandwidths. Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites are made of short carbon fibers embedded in a polymer matrix. They allow broad-band radar absorbing materials (RAMs) characterized by low reflection coefficient against impinging electromagnetic fields, and high resistance against environmental hazards.
Keywords :
carbon fibre reinforced composites; electromagnetic wave absorption; microwave materials; polymers; radar absorbing materials; radar cross-sections; search radar; RCS; broad-band radar absorbing material; carbon fiber reinforced plastic composite; electric property; magnetic property; microwave energy absorption; polymer matrix; radar cross section reduction; stealth technology; Bandwidth; Coatings; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Fiber reinforced plastics; Frequency; Magnetic materials; Magnetic properties; Radar applications; Radar cross section; Surveillance; Radar Absorbing Material (RAM); carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP);
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2008. RADAR '08. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1538-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1097-5659
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2008.4720745
