Long Line Loiter: Potential Shock Hazards of an Airborne Electrically Conductive Line

Abstract

When a conductive line is towed in a circling-line maneuver by a fixed-wing aircraft, a potential static electricity hazard is developed. This condition is described and analyzed herein. Peak current surges expected for systems with and without ground contact during fair weather conditions are presented. Protection equipment and procedures recommended include grounding the line, the use of special gloves, and avoidance of inclement weather.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA011544

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Bell
  • Eric J. Jumper

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Electricity
  • Biomedical Research
  • Circuits
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Electricity
  • Energy Levels
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Resistance
  • Static Electricity
  • Steady State
  • Test Equipment
  • Voltage

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Microwave Engineering.