Nanocomposites in multifuctional structures for spacecraft platforms

J. Marcos, M. Mendizabal, C. Elizetxea, S. Florez, G. Atxaga, E. Del Olmo

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Abstract

The integration of functionalities as electrical, thermal, power or radiation shielding inside carrier electronic boxes, solar panels or platform structures allows reducing weight, volume, and harness for spacecraft. The multifunctional structures represent an advanced design approach for space components and subsystems. The development of such multifunctional structures aims the re-engineering traditional metallic structures by composites in space, which request to provide specific solutions for thermal conductivity, EMI-EMC, radiation shielding and integration. The use of nanomaterials as CNF and nano-adds to reinforce composite structures allows obtaining local solutions for improving electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and radiation shielding. The paper summarises the results obtained inof three investigations conducted by Tecnalia based on carbon nanofillers for improving electro-thermal characteristics of spacecraft platform, electronic substrates and electronics boxes respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 12th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event12th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing - Noordwijk, Netherlands
Duration: 20 Mar 201223 Mar 2012

Publication series

NameEuropean Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
Volume691 SP
ISSN (Print)0379-6566

Conference

Conference12th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityNoordwijk
Period20/03/1223/03/12

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