Lightning Strike Experience-Chapter 3A program implemented to report various lightning-strike incidents was reviewed. Strike incidence data was summarized according to aircraft altitude, flight path, meteorological conditions and atmospheric air temperature. Data was given indicating the incidence of reported lightning strikes to commercial and U.S. Air Force aircraft and an outline of pilot opinion in lightning avoidance was given.
Document ID
19780003084
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)