Analysis of Electromagnetic Reflection Loss for Mesh Structure with A16061 MMC for Aerospace Applications

Abstract

One of the major problems facing by the aircraft was a lightning strike. To overcome this problem, fiber-reinforced materials have been used. The fiber-reinforced materials have less conductivity. These fiber-reinforced materials can’t eliminate the lightning strike effect. For that purpose, the metal matrix composite materials significantly impacted the aircraft’s internal circuits and physical components from the lightning strike effect. To meet industries dynamic and ever-increasing demands, Al6061 metal matrix composite reinforced with fly ash must be utilized to build the aircraft to offer HIRF. The material thickness should be kept low as possible then it can be used to cover the plane’s surface. To prevent lightning strikes, it might be used to protect electronic components from a concentrated high-intensity radiated field, primarily in Aeroplan configuration. The electromagnetic characteristics of composites are measured using the X-band for normal incidence. The electromagnetic reflection properties of AL6061 reinforced with fly ash are studied in this study for mesh structure. Mat lab Software was used to calculate the maximum reflection loss of 33.88dB for 15% fly ash and 85 percent AL6061 at X-band.