Title :
Boron-based fiber composites for MISSE 6 experiment
Author :
Kowbel, W. ; Vaughn, W.L. ; Thiebeault, S.A.
Author_Institution :
FMC/MER Corp., Tucson, AZ
Abstract :
Boron fibers have a significant potential to be utilized as structural components for flight / space applications. The key technical issue was to develop a cost effective method to produce continuous boron fibers. MER has accomplished success in that area by utilizing spread, low-cost PANEX 48 K carbon fibers. Subsequently, process conditions were optimized to coat about 1.5 - 2 mum boron on the carbon fibers without spreading. A new technology was developed to produce boron fiber / epoxy composites. The MISSE 6 experiment allowed for the space exposure of the new class of radiation protection technology.
Keywords :
CVD coatings; aerospace materials; boron; carbon fibre reinforced plastics; carbon fibres; chemical vapour deposition; B; C; CVD; MISSE 6 experiment; boron fiber-epoxy composite; boron-based fiber composite; carbon fiber coating; low-cost PANEX 48K carbon fibers; radiation protection technology; Aluminum; Boron; Coatings; Heating; Inductors; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Resins; Space technology; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace conference, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2621-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2622-5
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2009.4839332
