Methods and key features of climatic tests of aircraft composite structures

Abstract

This article discusses the methods and key features of conducting climate tests of aircraft products made of polymer composite. The performance characteristics of composite structures are affected by operating temperatures and moisture saturation In the course of accelerated moisture saturation in climate chambers and subsequent tests, monitoring and forecasting of moisture content levels requires, in some cases, computational studies. Moreover, the diffusion characteristics of composites used in calculations often require experimental determination.