Lightning hazards and, more generally, aircraft static electricity are discussed by a representative for the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory. An overview of these atmospheric electricity hazards to aircraft and their systems is presented with emphasis on electrical and electronic subsystems. The discussion includes reviewing some of the characteristics of lightning and static electrification, trends in weather and lightning-related mishaps, some specific threat mechanisms and susceptible aircraft subsystems and some of the present technology gaps. A roadmap (flow chart) is presented to show the direction needed to address these problems.


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    Title :

    Lightning hazards to aircraft


    Contributors:
    Corn, P. B. (author)


    Publication date :

    1978-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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