The aim of this project, called "SCH2EM - Metallic Foams for Electromagnetic shielding of transportable  flight equipment " is to describe a class of materials - metal foams - for devices electromagnetically shielding electrical / electronic for the flight. The planning of work includes both theoretical work related to the experimental characterization of electromagnetic material is theoretical experimental activities related to structural characterization, vibrational, thermal and ECM for the design and implementation of a prototype intended to fly on Air Force C130J of Aeronautic. In particular, metal foams are designed to be used to shield the electrical / electronic stretcher ATI (Aircraft Transit Isolator) and TSI (Stretcher Transit Isolator) for air transport of patients highly infectious.
The possibility of being able to test fly the prototype in accordance with standard test dell'Aeronuatica military can evaluate the status of the material is from a technical and scientific than the possible spin-off of an industrial nature. In order to be validated by the Centro Sperimentale di Volo (CSV) of the Air Force and the Department Aeronautics and Space Medicine (RMAS), the prototype needs to be tested and characterized in terms of structural, thermal, ECM, ergonomic and biocompatibility both on the ground and in flight. Theoretical experimental characterization performed for the atmospheric flight can be used to provide an indication of the possibilities of space flight.
Thanks to its characteristics, the proposal outlines a project of Technology Transfer-Earth Space. The results are expressed by pursuing delivarables type of scientific and technical (reports, algorithms, protocols, prototypes) is related to the status of the material is the outcome of in-flight validation of the system cable.