Electromagnetic Shielding and Corrosion Protection for Aerospace Vehicles [Paperback]

In this book, original and comprehensive studies discuss shielding effectiveness as related to conductivity, and the relationship of material chemistry to conductivity and corrosion are demonstrated.

It is explained how to optimize shielding effectiveness for aircraft and other vehicles. Electrically conductive corrosion prevention materials capable of maintaining EMI/EMP protection of aircraft and weapon systems are identified.

Civil and military aircraft  and aerospace vehicles in general  face two related problems:
- They depend heavily upon electronic systems and thus must be shielded against electromagnetic interference (EMI). This interference may come in the form of lighting strikes, interference from radio emitters, nuclear electromagnetic pulses (EMP), or even high power microwave (HPM) threats
- Environmental conditions including moisture, rain, and pollution from the atmosphere may corrode airframes, skin, and other bonded joints. Most importantly, this corrosion may damage the conductivity and electromagnetic shielding of the vehicle

This book addresses both problems.

Electromagnetic Shielding Effectiveness and Corrosion Prevention.- Fundamentals of Corrosion.- Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Shielding.- Investigation of the Relationship Between DC Resistance and Shielding Effectiveness.- Identification and Evaluation of Optimum Conductive Sealant Materials.- Field Test Evaluations on E-3A Aircraft.- Assessment of the Validity of the MIL-B-50878 Class R Bonding Requirements.- EMI Gaskets.

Dr. Jan W. Gooch earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Arkansas Polytechnic College and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Polymer Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Gooch is an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and an international consultant in the field of coatings technology, polymer sclƒG