DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF RADAR ABSORBING MATERIALS

Radar absorbing materials (RAMs) can be retrofitted to existing surface ships to reduce their radar cross-sections (RCSs). Several different design approaches can be adopted. Each has its own niche are of application and the relative applicability of the different approaches are discussed. The generally applicable design criteria for a RAM system include considerations of its weight, performance, strength, endurance, resilience, fire hazard and cost. These factors are considered in relation to the current and future capabilities of Australian industry. Details of work being performed in Australia in applied research and product development of high-performance, light-weight, low-cast RAMs is presented. The products being developed include rigid tiles, flexible sheets, panels, and hull, deck and superstructure paints.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Shipshape 2000; 10th Intl Maritime & Shipp Symposium; 8-9 Nov 1993; Sydney, Australia. Sponsored & Organised by Inst Marine Engrs (Sydney Branch) et al. Preprints. Session 5A, p 572 [5 p, 5 ref, 3 fig]
• Authors:
  • SYMES, T
  • Jewsbury, P
  • Amiet, A
• Publication Date: 1993

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Composite materials; Physical properties; Radar
• Old TRIS Terms: Radar reflectors
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00707317
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM