Low-Cost Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) Composite Shelter

Many tactical shelters are designed to house electronic communications equipment and require shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). A thermoplastic composite, shelters can be made which meets the requirements of MIL-STD-810E, and ASTM E 1925, and also have EMI shielding. Thermoplastic Composite Design has previously developed an unique 3 piece panel with the following technical characteristics; 2.2 lbs/square foot/2.08 inch thick wall section. Metal tubes inserted to accommodate hardware attachments (resist pull out). Great flexibly in choice of skin material composition i.e., damage resistance, FST, UV resistances, cosmetics etc. Ability to insert metal mesh or ballistic cloth into the panel at manufacture It is the intent of SBIR A05-270 to design a composite shelter with EMI shielding to replace conventional metallic Military structures and shelters. The SBIR A05-270 Phase I work plan will be broken into six Main areas: EMI Panel - Metal Mesh, EMI Panel - Conductive Additives, Fabrication and Assembly of 2-3 variations, Preliminary testing in accordance with applicable sections of ASTM E1925 and MIL-STD-810E, Improvements to Manufacturing Process/Coordination and Report Generation. At the conclusion of Phase I, TCD Inc, will deliver panel sections and test results of both types of EMI panels.