This paper presents a comprehensive review of the research studies on direct energy system effect on aircraft composite structures to develop a good understanding of state-of-the-art research and development in this a...This paper presents a comprehensive review of the research studies on direct energy system effect on aircraft composite structures to develop a good understanding of state-of-the-art research and development in this area.The review begins with the application of composite materials in the aircraft structures and highlights their particular areas of application and limitations.An overview of directed energy system is given.Some of the commonly used systems in this category are discussed and the working principles of laser energy systems are described.The experimental and numerical studies reported regarding the aircraft composite structures subject to the effect of directed energy systems,especially the laser systems are reviewed in detail.In particularly,the general effects of laser systems and the relevant damage mechanisms against the composite structures are reported.The review draws attention to the recent research and findings in this field and is expected to guide engineers/researchers in future theoretical,numerical,and experimental studies.展开更多
文摘This paper presents a comprehensive review of the research studies on direct energy system effect on aircraft composite structures to develop a good understanding of state-of-the-art research and development in this area.The review begins with the application of composite materials in the aircraft structures and highlights their particular areas of application and limitations.An overview of directed energy system is given.Some of the commonly used systems in this category are discussed and the working principles of laser energy systems are described.The experimental and numerical studies reported regarding the aircraft composite structures subject to the effect of directed energy systems,especially the laser systems are reviewed in detail.In particularly,the general effects of laser systems and the relevant damage mechanisms against the composite structures are reported.The review draws attention to the recent research and findings in this field and is expected to guide engineers/researchers in future theoretical,numerical,and experimental studies.
