Title :
High altitude breakdown phenomena
Author :
Ashwell, J. ; Cole, E. ; Pratt, A. ; Sartorio, D.
Author_Institution :
Martin, Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
A survey is made of the types of breakdown which my affect the performance of antennas and their components during high altitude, high speed flight. Present day practices for increasing the breakdown value of antennas are presented. Environmental conditions peculiar to high altitude, high speed flight are cited and their possible effect on the breakdown voltage of antennas is discussed. Other factors contributing to the antenna performance are also described.
Keywords :
Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Antenna accessories; Antennas and propagation; Breakdown voltage; Dielectric breakdown; Dielectric materials; Electric breakdown; Missiles; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
1958 IRE International Convention Record
Conference_Location :
New York, NY, USA
DOI :
10.1109/IRECON.1957.1150559
