Multi-functional windows

Nagendra Nag; Lee M. Goldman; Sreeram Balasubramanian; Suri Sastri

doi:10.1117/12.2016868

4 June 2013 Multi-functional windows

Nagendra Nag, Lee M. Goldman, Sreeram Balasubramanian, Suri Sastri

Proceedings Volume 8708, Window and Dome Technologies and Materials XIII; 87080B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016868
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

The requirements for modern aircraft are driving the need for conformal windows for future sensor systems. However, limitations on optical systems and the physical properties of optically transparent materials currently limit the geometry of existing windows and window assemblies to faceted assemblies of flat windows held in weight bearing frames. Novel material systems will have to be developed which combine different materials (e.g. ductile metals with transparent ceramics) into structures that combine transparency with structural integrity. Surmet’s demonstrated ability to produce novel transparent ceramic/metal structures will allow us to produce such structures in the types of conformal shapes required for future aircraft applications. Furthermore, the ability to incorporate transparencies into such structures also holds out the promise of creating multi-functional windows which provide a broad range of capabilities that might include RF antennas and de-icing in addition to transparency. Recent results in this area will be presented.

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Nagendra Nag, Lee M. Goldman, Sreeram Balasubramanian, and Suri Sastri "Multi-functional windows", Proc. SPIE 8708, Window and Dome Technologies and Materials XIII, 87080B (4 June 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016868

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