Lightning Effects On Aircraft

480038

01/01/1948

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
The modern all-metal transport airplane is in general inherently well protected from lightning damage.
The metal surface of the airplane forms an inherent safe path for lightning currents around occupants and equipment in the interior. Certain external elements such as movable control surfaces, plastic sections, and outside antennas require protection against lightning. Therefore a thorough knowledge of the character of the lightning discharge and its various effects is of importance. This paper gives an introductory brief discussion of the nature of the lightning discharge phenomena and possible effects on aircraft.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/480038
Pages
12
Citation
NEWMAN, M., "Lightning Effects On Aircraft," SAE Technical Paper 480038, 1948, https://doi.org/10.4271/480038.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1948
Product Code
480038
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English