FAA Lightning Protection Study: Lightning Protection Requirements for AN/GRN-27(V) Instrument Landing System.

Abstract

The withstand capabilities and protection requirements for solid state circuits of the AN/GRN-27 (V) Instrument Landing System susceptible to lightning-induced transients on buried control cables are presented. Susceptible circuits and components were identified from the wiring diagrams as transistors, diodes, relay contacts, and electrolytic capacitors. Withstand capabilities of each circuit were determined analytically using manufacturer's data and a 1000-volt, 10 x 1000 microsec test waveform. Avalanche diode surge protectors and series resistance are recommended to protect susceptible circuits from lightning-induced transients on buried control cable conductors connected to the circuits.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785859

Entities

People

  • Gene K. Huddleston
  • John D. Nordgard
  • Ronald W. Larson

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Avalanche Diodes
  • Capacitors
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Circuits
  • Diodes
  • Electrolytic Capacitors
  • Instrument Landings
  • Landing
  • Lightning
  • Lightning Protection
  • Wiring Diagrams

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Electrical Engineering