Applications
Expanded metal mesh in aerospace technology is characterized by its ability to guide turbulent airflow caused during aircraft takeoff and landing. It is also used in filtration to block airborne dust and offers protection against lightning strikes. Because of these features, expanded metal mesh has diverse applications in the aerospace industry.
Application Areas
- Runway Side Barriers:
Expanded metal mesh panels installed along airport runways help direct and manage the turbulent airflow generated by aircraft during takeoff and landing. - Aircraft Ventilation Filters:
When air is drawn into cooling systems, fans may pull in dust particles that accumulate over time. These filters block airborne dust, keeping the internal air clean. - Lightning Protection Devices:
Lightning typically strikes the front of an aircraft and travels along the fuselage to the tail and wings. Beneath the aircraft’s outer shell is a finely designed layer of metal mesh, similar to gauze, which surrounds the cabin. Electrical currents flow along this mesh without damaging the cabin or harming passengers and crew. This design acts as lightning protection technology for the aircraft, effectively mitigating the impact of lightning strikes.
Other application diagrams
Aerospace Technology-Ventilation Filter Device
