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Lightning hazards to aircraftLightning 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.
Document ID
19790009249
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Corn, P. B.
(Air Force Flight Dynamics Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Tenn. Univ. Space Inst. Proc. of the 2nd Ann. Workshop on Meteorol. and Environ. Inputs to Aviation Systems
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
79N17420
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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