Title :
Lightning standards for aircraft protection
Author :
Podgorski, Andrew
Author_Institution :
Nat. Res. Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The lightning peak current amplitudes and peak current derivatives recorded on short and tall towers and aircraft, obtained through EM field measurements in a high probability of occurrence region are successfully verified by the use of a unified lightning threat concept. The lightning peak current amplitudes and peak current derivatives are then extended to a low probability of occurrence region to determine the anticipated values of both variables. A comparison of the existing standards for protection of an aircraft with the anticipated peak current amplitudes and peak current derivatives is presented along with conclusions concerning the adequacy of existing standards
Keywords :
aircraft; electric current measurement; lightning protection; standards; EM field measurements; aircraft protection; high probability of occurrence region; lightning peak current; lightning standards; low probability of occurrence region; peak current derivatives; unified lightning threat concept; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft propulsion; Composite materials; Current measurement; Electromagnetic interference; Lightning protection; Mechanical factors; Poles and towers; Skin; Time measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 1990. Symposium Record., 1990 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7264-6
DOI :
10.1109/ISEMC.1990.252761
