Lightning Simulation Test Technique Evaluation

Details

• Creators:
  Cooley, William W. ; Shortess, Deborah L.
• Corporate Creators:
  Science and Engineering Associates, Inc
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Technical Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Aircraft
  • Lightning
  • Simulation
  • Test beds
  • Test procedures
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT/FAA/CT-87/38
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
• Abstract:
  This report documents the results of four separate lightning simulation tests on a specially designed test bed aircraft. The simulation techniques used are low-level swept continuous wave, low-level fast rise pulse, moderate-level pulse, and shock-excitation. The test bed is made up of advanced composite materials with built-in lightning protection and electrical equipment installations. This configuration is electrically and geometrically representative of a general aviation heavy single engine aircraft. Comparative data was developed to determine the effectiveness of the four test methods and used to quantify the differences between them. Analysis necessary to extrapolate the results of the tests to the severe lightning environment is discussed. Predicted values from computer models are compared with test results.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DTFA03-84-C-00064
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92947/dot_92947_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 4.77 MB]
• Collection(s):
  FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
• Main Document Checksum:
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