Cobham Advanced Composites

 

Design

Latest CAD ToolsStructural Design

  • Latest CAD Tools
  • Linear and non linear analyses
  • IBM RISC/System 6000 work stations
  • CFD modelling using BRNI CF Design
  • Modelling in 2D and 3D using CATIA
  • FEA on I-DEAS from CATIA master model
  • Data Transfer by IGES
  • Airworthiness certification
  • Dynamic and Forced Vibration Analysis

thermoplastic matricesMaterials Database and Testing

  • Specialist low loss materials expertise
  • Particular experience in thermoplastic matrices
  • Extensive thermoset database
  • Wide ranging reinforcement fibre knowledge
  • LO technologies including FSS and RAM
  • Testing to MIL-STD's, ASTM, CRAG and British Standards

Environmental Design - Click to enlargeEnvironmental Design

  • Extensive materials data base
  • Lightning strike design and qualification in partnership with Culham Electromagnetics (a Cobham company)
  • Bird strike modelling in association with BAE SYSTEMS

Microwave Design

  • Leading edge Low Observable radome design
  • Proprietary design codes for full RF analysis
  • New modular physical optics-based code-FORAM developed in-house
  • Software applicable to wide range of radome builds and sizes
  • Sophisticated FSS analysis programmes
  • Patented FSS design, production and applications
  • Radome design expertise from 0.5 to 40 GHz

Cobham Advanced Composites - Highest common factor in the radome equation


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