FABRICATION AND TESTING OF AN ACTIVE ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGER SYSTEM FOR THE CH-47 HELICOPTER
Abstract
Numerous incidents of severe shock to ground personnel and potential hazards to cargo during external sling load cargo operations have led to extensive research efforts aimed at the dissipation of high electrostatic energy levels present on helicopters. The Model D-03 Electrostatic Discharger is essentially a closed-loop servo system. The report covers its fabrication, mechanical evaluation, environmental testing, and flight testing under both arctic and dusty/high-humidity conditions. Drawings and photographs are included in the report as an aid to a thorough understanding of the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0664201
Entities
People
- David B. Fraser
- Juan De La Cierva
- Paul B. Wilson Jr.