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F-5F Shark Nose radome lightning testA unique F-5F radome wtih a geometry similar to a Shark Nose profile was tested with a high voltage Marx generator, 1,200,000 volts in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the lightning protection system with currents from 5,000 amperes or greater. An edge discontinuity configuration is a characteristic feature in the forward region of the radome and occasionally serves as an attachment point. The results of nineteen attachment tests at various aspect angles with an air gap of one meter indicated that no damage occurred to the dielectric material of the radom. The test proved the effectiveness of the lightning protection system.
Document ID
19800013464
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Scott, G. W.
(Northrop Corp. Hawthorne, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Res. Center Lightning Technol.
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
80N21950
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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