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Lightning Effects on Aircraft-Chapter 4Direct and indirect effects of lightning on aircraft were examined in relation to aircraft design. Specific trends in design leading to more frequent lightning strikes were individually investigated. These trends included the increasing use of miniaturized, solid state components in aircraft electronics and electric power systems. A second trend studied was the increasing use of reinforced plastics and other nonconducting materials in place of aluminum skins, a practice that reduces the electromagnetic shielding furnished by a conductive skin.
Document ID
19780003085
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Book Chapter
Authors
Franklin A Fisher
(General Electric (United States) Boston, Massachusetts, United States)
J Anderson Plumer
(General Electric (United States) Boston, Massachusetts, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Lightning Protection of Aircraft
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
78N11028
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-19080
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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