Lightning Simulation Test Technique Evaluation

Cooley, William W.; Shortess, Deborah L.

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Lightning Simulation Test Technique Evaluation

1988-10-01
By Cooley, William W. ; Shortess, Deborah L.

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English

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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
Collection(s):

FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
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File Language:

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