Electromagnetic Shielding and Corrosion Protection for Aerospace Vehicles

This book details how civil and military aircraft can be shielded from two major threats: electromagnetic interference (EMI) and environmental conditions. Aircraft depend heavily upon electronic systems and interference can come in the form of lighting strikes, radio emitters, nuclear electromagnetic pulses (EMP), or even high power microwaves. The environmental conditions that can damage and corrode aircraft include moisture, rain, and pollution from the atmosphere. Most importantly, this corrosion may damage the conductivity and electromagnetic shielding of the vehicle. This book discusses shielding effectiveness as related to conductivity and demonstrates the relationship of material chemistry to conductivity and corrosion. Coverage fully explains how to optimize shielding effectiveness for aircraft and other vehicles. It also identifies electrically conductive corrosion prevention materials capable of maintaining EMI/EMP protection of aircraft and weapon systems.

Dr. Jan W. Gooch earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Arkansas Polytechnic College and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Polymer Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Gooch is an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and an international consultant in the field of coatings technology, polymer science and engineering with twenty-seven years of research experience. Dr. Gooch was a Senior Engineer with Bechtel Group, Inc. and a Senior Scientist with Cook Paint & Varnish Company prior to joining the research faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Gooch added biomedical materials and applications to his experience by serving as a National Research Council Associate from 2001 to 2004 years at the United States Army Institute of Surgical Research. Dr. Gooch has published one hundred and thirty-three journal papers and conference presentations, ten books and chapters, has been awarded fourteen patents and is affiliated with major national and international professional organizations. Dr. Gooch has assembled a comprehensive digest of scientific and engineering terms from a lengthy and successful career in polymeric materials and processing.