Atmospheric Electricity - Aircraft Interaction
Abstract
The potential susceptibility of aircraft to atmospheric electricity hazards (such as lightning and static charging phenomena) appears as an increasing threat to future aircraft for two reasons: on the one hand, more and more sensitive solid-state electronics and microprocessors will be used in the future on flight critical equipment, as can be anticipated from advanced guidance and control hardware developments: on the other hand, new structural materials, such as dielectrics and composites, will be extensively used for aircraft, leading to potential problems due to surface charges and reducing the electromagnetic shielding protection offered by the conventional metallic skins on present-day vehicles. Starting with fundamentals of atmospheric electricity phenomena, the Lecture Series reviews the hazards, criteria, testing and avionics protection, and provides insights from both pilot and design perspectives. In view of the above, this Lecture Series should be of interest to aircraft manufacturers, airline operators, government and industrial research establishments, and avionics engineers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA087976
Entities
Organizations
- AGARD