SATellite Structures - Novel AdVanced composites (SATNAV)

正如地面应用所证明的那样，复合材料的使用可以显著降低组件开发和制造的成本。在空间应用中应用这些方法的一个限制因素是对多功能能力的要求。先进复合材料集团（ACG）打算与萨里卫星技术有限公司（SSTL）合作，开发一种价格合理的高导电性碳纤维预浸渍热固性材料，该材料具有典型卫星应用所需的增强导热和导电性功能。这种增强材料与应用技术的发展相结合，将使复合材料的设计和制造更接近于低成本地面应用中发现的复合材料，从而显著降低成本。本提案旨在通过一个示范结构部件的测试来验证增强的多功能复合材料能力。

As proven in terrestrial applications, the use of composite materials can result in significant cost reduction of component development and manufacture. A limiting factor in the application of these approaches in space applications is requirement for multi-function capability. Working with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), Advanced Composites Group (ACG) intends to develop an affordable high conductivity carbon fibre pre-impregnated thermoset material exhibiting the enhanced thermal and electrical conductivity functions required by typical satellite applications. The enhanced material, in combination with the development of application techniques, will enable the design and manufacture of composites more akin to those found in lower cost terrestrial applications, leveraging significant cost reductions. This proposal is to provide validation of enhanced multi-functional composite capabilities via testing of a demonstrative structural component.