Second Partial Report on the Precipitation-Static Problem
Abstract
A large number of flights were made in snow and ice conditions, both in a C-47 airplane and in a B-24 airplane, with the object of studying the precipitation-static found. While flying in these conditions, instruments were employed to measure the discharge currents of various dischargers attached to the airplane, and the corresponding electrical field at one location on the airplane. Observations were made of the amount of radio static at such times. Also, characteristics of the Naval Research Laboratory's liquid-impregnated, wick-type discharger and of various trailing-wire dischargers were obtained. Results are given in this report that show the advantage of preventing discharge from various sharp parts of the airplane other than the dischargers. In particular, the importance of preventing discharge from the antenna and adjacent regions is noted. Recommendations are made which, if followed, will greatly reduce the amount of trouble encountered from precipitation-static.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 1943
- Accession Number
- AD1176328
Entities
People
- Ross Gunn
- Wayne C. Hall
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory