A Novel Methodology for Macroscale, Thermal Characterization of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer for Integrated Aircraft Electrical Power Systems

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is increasingly used for aero-structure applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. The integration of the on-board electrical power system (EPS) with CFRP is challenging due to the requirement to thermally and electrically isolate these systems to meet existing safety standards. By capturing the thermal characteristics of CFRP at a macro (component) scale for CFRP components, it is possible to...