Aircraft mishap experience from atmospheric electricity hazards
Abstract
Aircraft mishaps resulting from inflight lightning strikes can range from inconsequential to catastrophic. A basic understanding of how lightning affects aircraft, based upon both military and commercial experience is established. Pilot reports of some representative incidents are described in detail, illustrating how the various atmospheric conditions and interaction mechanisms have affected aircraft operations. A summary of inflight mishap conditions is presented describing the range of flight circumstances under which aircraft are usually struck. The interaction of high current arcs with structural and external electrical hardware, the effects of electromagnetic coupling to interior avionics, and the effects of corona and high voltage sparking are also discussed.
- Publication:
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In AGARD Atmospheric Elec.-Aircraft Interaction 17 p (SEE N80-31743 22-33
- Pub Date:
- May 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980aeai.agarQ....C
- Keywords:
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- Aircraft Hazards;
- Atmospheric Electricity;
- Flight Hazards;
- Lightning;
- Airborne Equipment;
- Electromagnetic Coupling;
- Electronic Equipment;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering