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    STEALTH® PANELS

    In this Chapter you will find the following contents:

    • Panel Size, Weight, and Available Texture

    • Material Specifications

    • Physical Performance Properties

    • Panel Testing

    • Fire Retardant Capabilities

    Through testing and research, STEALTH® Concealment Solutions, Inc.


    (SCS) has determined that the type and placement of materials used for
    screening antennas play a vital role in their performance.

    All SCS panels allow for superior RF transmissions compar ed to fiberglass


    panels without the problems of fiberblooming, cracking, grazing and
    reflection. SCS panels are engineered and manufactured to become part of
    the existing structure and withstand extreme weather conditions while
    maintaining their original appearance.

    StealthSkin™V Flat StealthSkin™ V Corner StealthSkin™ V Radius


    Panel Panel Panel

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    STEALTH® PANELS - continued

    SCS has developed the following panel variations, which significantly


    outperform all other materials used for screening antennas:

    • StealthSkin™ V: SCS developed these panels as a standard panel


    for both PCS and Cellular customers. These panels were thoroughly tested to
    prove the panels strength, RF transmission and versatility. Panels are avail-
    able in a variety of sizes, colors, textures and weights.

    • MW01 & MW02: These panels were designed specifically for LMDS
    (Local Multiple Distribution Services) service providers. Due to the carriers
    strict RF requirements, SCS spent many hours in the testing lab developing
    these panels for specific microwave frequencies. The MW01 panel is
    optimized to provide RF transparency for the 21-31 GHz frequency range.
    The MW02 optimum frequency ranges are 14-23 and 35-39 GHz.

    • CS01: Our CS01 panels are a lower cost alternative to the StealthSkin™
    V panel; the panel is designed for Cellular frequencies only. The structural
    integrity of the CS01 panel is similar to that of the StealthSkin™ V panel.
    Sites designed using the CS01 panel will use fewer vertical supports than the
    sites designed with fiberglass panels.

    • Corner Panels: Given the strength of the 90 degree corner panels, verti-
    cal supports are eliminated providing a clear window for an antenna’s
    signal. Our standard 90 degree corner panels are available in all the above
    panel types. Custom angles are available upon request and can range from
    30 to 120 degrees.

    • Fire Rated: Local building codes may require that materials used within
    the construction of certain buildings must pass fire-rated criteria. These
    panels are constructed using fire rated materials. Refer to the Fire Retardant
    Capabilities page (in this section) for the testing data on these panels. These
    panels are non-stocked items and must be special ordered.

    • Radius: SCS can custom fabricate all the above mentioned panels to meet
    the radius requirements for a given site. Example: radius applications
    include silos, smokestack extensions, and water tank concealments.

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    AVAILABLE STEALTH® PANELS
    Panel Overall Frequency Weight Weight Weight Weight Fire-Rated Stealth
    Type Panel Designed Painted Stucco Brick Reflective Available? Radius
    Glass Available?
    Thickness For (lbs./s.f.) (lbs./s.f.) (lbs./s.f.) (lbs./s.f.) SIZES AVAILABLE
    (inches) (GHz)
    4' x 8' 4' x 10' 4' x 12' 4' x 15' 5' x 8' 5' x 10' 5' x 12'

    StealthSkin™ 2.1875 0-7 1.40 2.25 2.31 1.60


    V v v v v v v v v v
    MW01 1.6250 21-31 1.65 2.5 2.56 1.65
    v v v v v
    MW02 1.7500 14-23,35-39 2.31 3.16 3.22 2.31
    v v v v v
    CS01 2.1875 All Cellular 1.40 2.25 2.31 1.60
    v v

    Note: All panels listed in the above matrix (except for fire-rated and radius versions) are stocked items and can be
    fabricated to match any degree of bend. Please allow longer lead times for fire-rated and radius versions. Panel weights
    listed are estimated and do not include attachment hardware or fasteners.

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    StealthSkin™ V Top View

    StealthSkin™ V

    Splined
    connection

    2” Foam core

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    PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
    PROPERTIES OF THE ABS USED UNITS ASTM TEST RESULT
    IN STEALTHSKIN™ V METHOD

    PHYSICAL
    • Specific gravity, solid —— ASTM D 792 1.04

    MECHANICAL
    • Tensile Strength, yield, Type 1, psi (Mpa) ASTM D 638 6,100(40)
    0.125” (3.2mm)
    • Tensile Modulus, Type 1, psi (Mpa) ASTM D 638 310,000(2,100)
    0.125” (3.2mm)
    • Flexural Strength, yield, psi (Mpa) ASTM D 790 10,500(700)
    0.125” (3.2mm)
    • Flexural Modulus, psi (Mpa) ASTM D 790 340,000(2,300)
    0.125” (3.2mm) —— ASTM D 785 105
    • Hardness, Rockwell A

    IMPACT
    • Izod Impact, notched, ft.-lb./in. ASTM D 256 7.7(410)
    0.125” (3.2mm), 73F (23C) (J/m)
    • Izod Impact, notched, ft.-lb./in. ASTM D 256 2.7(140)
    (J/m)
    0.125” (3.2mm), -40F (-40C)

    THERMAL deg F (deg


    • DTUL, 66 psi (0.45Mpa), C) ASTM D 648 ——
    0.500” (12.7mm), annealed
    • DTUL, 66 psi(0.45 Mpa), deg F (deg ASTM D 648 ——
    0.500” (12.7mm), unannealed C)
    • DTUL, 264 psi(1.82 Mpa), ASTM D 648 222(106)
    0.500” (12.7mm), annealed deg F (deg
    • DTUL, 264 psi(1.82 Mpa), C) ASTM D 648 198(92)
    0.500” (12.7mm), unannealed
    deg F (deg
    C)
    FLAME CLASS RATING
    • 94HB Flame Class rating in.(mm) UL94 ——

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    PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

    PROPERTIES OF THE FOAM ASTM TEST


    USED IN STEALTHSKIN™ V UNITS METHOD RESULT

    Properties
    3
    Density lb./ft D 1622 1.9

    Thermal Conductivity 180


    Days, 75ºF Btu-in./hr.·ft.ºF C518 0.2

    Compressive Strength 10% 30


    2
    Compression or Yield lbs./in. D1621 see note 1
    2
    Shear Strength lbs./in. C273 35
    2
    Shear Modulus lbs./in. C273 500
    2
    Tensile Strength lbs./in. D1623 75

    Water Absorption (% max.) C272 0.1

    R Value*, Min. —– C518 5.0/in.


    see note 2

    Oxygen Index (% min.) D2863 24.0


    Tolerances
    Thickness (in.) + .045-16 in.,24 in.
    +.032-48 in.

    Width (in.) + .125-16 in.,24in.

    Length (in.) + .1875m, 48 in.


    + .25 in.

    Note 1: - Compressive Strength: Tested Perpendicular to the face of the board thickness
    direction at 10% deformation or yield, whichever occurs first.

    Note 2: - R-Value: Value is based on testing at 75 degrees Fahrenheit Mean Temperature and
    is consistent with the criteria of the ASTM C578 and the FTC trade rule (16 FPR Part 460).

    *R indicates a trademark of the Dow Chemical Company

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    STEALTHSKIN™ V PANEL TEST
    POSITIVE TRANSVERSE LOAD TESTING ON STEALTHSKIN V™ PANELS
    (Tested and written by Ramtech Laboratories, Inc.)

    Tests were conducted by Ramtech Laboratories, Inc. using the air bag method. The
    panel sizes tested were 4’ x 10’ and 4’ x 5’. The panels were secured as in a typical
    field application, [see Figure 1,2 and 3 on other side] using a 6”x ¼” FRP Wide
    Flange Beam backed by 3” x ¼” FRP Angle bolted to the web creating a track for
    the panels.

    The 10’ panels were tested up to 114 psf without panel failure. The 114 psf is equal
    to over a 200 mph basic windload. By modifying some connections, the panel could
    withstand even higher loads, if needed.

    The 5’ panels were tested up to 306 psf without panel failure. The 306 psf is in
    excess of a 200 mph basic windload. By modifying some connections, the panel
    could withstand even higher loads, if needed. Loading limits on panel lengths
    between the 5’ and 10’ panels tested can be interpolated from these results.

    These tests show that STEALTH® Concealment Solutions, Inc. can design a
    structurally sound antenna concealment that can be architecturally matched to
    existing buildings, e.g., brick, stucco, corrugation, louvers, etc. The strength and
    versatility are additional features, since the first consideration in designing these
    panels is the high quality RF transmission.

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    TEST RESULTS

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    FIRE RETARDANT CAPABILITIES
    Fire retardant capabilities of SCS structural support members and the
    StealthSkin™ V Panel
    *Fire Retardant panels are non-stocked items and must be special ordered

    Structural Support Members

    STEALTH® Concealment Solutions, Inc. uses Pultruded Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic that is
    manufactured using a Fire Retardant Polyester Resin System. This resin system exhibits a fire
    retardant rating of 25 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM -84 and exhibits low smoke
    generation.

    StealthSkin™ V Panel

    The StealthSkin™ V Panel is constructed by laminating two (2) sheets of ABS plastic on either side
    of Extruded Polystyrene foam panel. The adhesive that is used in the laminating process is a trade
    secret. The adhesive is approved by ICBO Evaluation Services, Inc. for the purpose of constructing
    laminated sandwich panels. The ABS plastic resin require a continuous flame source to ignite. The
    autoignition is 508c (946f ). The Extruded Polystyrene has a flash point of 354c (670f ) flash ignition
    temperature - the method used: ASTM D 1929 Proc. B.

    FIRE RETARDANT CAPABILITIES - FIRE-RATED PANELS


    Fire retardant capabilities of the StealthSkin™ V Fire-Rated Panels. Tests performed
    by S.G.S. U.S. Testing Company Inc. [5/18/98].

    Flame Spread/Smoke Density


    per ASTM E84-97a

    Flame Spread = 40

    Smoke Density = 420

    Ignition Properties
    per ASTM D1929-91a

    Self Ignition Temp. = 420°C (788°F)

    Flash Ignition Temp. = 350°C (662°F)

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