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Subject: Re: [LML] My solution to Comm Antenna ground plane
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After discussions with Ryan (TCAD and Stormscope folks) and learning of 
their test failures with painted ground planes, I started on a new 
tack.  Nickel metallized graphite fibers are used effectively for EMI 
shielding so I contacted a supplier to discuss.  They had no actual 
antenna experience but gave me a sample of the fabric to test.  We made 
an evaluation plaque by encorporating two veils into a carbon fiber wet 
layup and sent it to a field site for antenna testing.  Results were 
quite favorable compared to a solid Al plane so that is the route that I 
will travel.  I'll let the LML know how it works out in a real 
environment and after some time aging and undergoing repeated 
pressurization stresses.


Robert M. Simon,  ES-P N301ES