15 February 2024 | Nidi Shirke, Vaijayanti Ghase, Vandana Jamdar
The article discusses recent advancements in stealth coating technology, which is used to reduce the radar cross-section of military and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and buildings. Stealth coatings employ radar-absorbing materials such as graphene, carbon black, carbon nanotubes, and carbon fibers to alter the radar cross-section at specific frequencies, making objects harder to detect by radar systems. These materials can also protect against ultraviolet rays, chips, and scratches. The market for stealth coating resins is dominated by epoxy, polyurethane, and polyimide. Military aircraft use stealth coatings to avoid radar detection, while commercial airlines adopt these technologies for improved safety and security. The coatings reduce aircraft drag and weight, enhancing fuel efficiency. Additionally, stealth technology is being developed to enhance military operations and civilian aviation, though it comes with higher development and maintenance costs. The article highlights the importance of composites in creating radar-absorbing materials and the ongoing research into novel carbon-based polymer composites for more effective stealth applications.The article discusses recent advancements in stealth coating technology, which is used to reduce the radar cross-section of military and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and buildings. Stealth coatings employ radar-absorbing materials such as graphene, carbon black, carbon nanotubes, and carbon fibers to alter the radar cross-section at specific frequencies, making objects harder to detect by radar systems. These materials can also protect against ultraviolet rays, chips, and scratches. The market for stealth coating resins is dominated by epoxy, polyurethane, and polyimide. Military aircraft use stealth coatings to avoid radar detection, while commercial airlines adopt these technologies for improved safety and security. The coatings reduce aircraft drag and weight, enhancing fuel efficiency. Additionally, stealth technology is being developed to enhance military operations and civilian aviation, though it comes with higher development and maintenance costs. The article highlights the importance of composites in creating radar-absorbing materials and the ongoing research into novel carbon-based polymer composites for more effective stealth applications.