Abstract
This paper attempts to review the potential
applications of Aluminum-matrix composites in Satellite systems.
Material selection is a very crucial part of space design due to
extreme and diverse requirements of the outer space. There is
always a requirement of lightweight materials in space launch.
Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs) are potential candidates
for such demanding applications and with the proper
reinforcement selection, an effective state of the art satellite
component can be developed. Diverse properties such as high
stiffness, low Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), high
specific strength and low outgassing make these materials an
attractive choice in various systems of Satellite. This review has
focused on different combinations of AMCs being employed for
the respective components of Satellite.
Zaigham Saeed Toor. (2017) Applications of Aluminum-Matrix Composites in Satellite: A Review, Journal of Space Technology , Volume 7, Issue 1.
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