TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS FROM LIGHTNING TRANSIENTS,

Abstract

This report presents a survey of techniques and devices for the protection of missile systems from the effects of lightning transients. The susceptibility of a missile site to lightning strokes is considered, and the areas within the system where direct strokes and/or induced effects may cause failures in equipment are discussed. The primary concern is with semiconductor devices and associated circuits, but the problems of power distribution are included for a complete analysis. It is recommended that analysis of storm damage reports might yield criteria to serve as a basis for device testing and the development of new applications for devices, with complete protection as an objective. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0437816

Entities

People

  • Frank A. Fisher
  • Roger E. Buies

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Electronics
  • Lightning
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Power Distribution
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Solid State Electronics

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics