Ways to ensure lightning resistance of aviation carbon fiber polymer composite structures containing adhesive compounds

Abstract

Abstract This work advances solutions to the problem of insufficient electrical conductivity of adhesive material, the adhesive layer, and, ultimately, the entire adhesive connection. Sufficient electrical conductivity is necessary to ensure the survivability of composite structures under lightning strike conditions. Along the way, solutions to the problem of unhindered flow of static electricity charges which can occur when aircraft not in flight and has catastrophic consequences when interaction occurs in the presence of aviation fuel is proffered.