Sandia's primary interest in a joint thunderstorm research effort was in the effect of lightning on nuclear weapons and on aircraft and missile wiring. A description of the test instrumentation, its installation in the aircraft, and an analysis of the results obtained is given. Flights were made into thunderstorms off the coast of Florida. Strikes were photographed and recorded, and the information was later analyzed. Although certain trends in effects were noted, no specific conclusions were drawn because of the limited nature of the experiment. (Author)
Measurements of Lightning Strikes to Aircraft
1968
147 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aeronomy , Aircraft , Aeronautics , Missile Technology , Lightning , All-weather aviation , Jet fighters , Thunderstorms , Guided missile components , Guided missile safety , Electric wire , Damage , Aircraft equipment , Pressure gages , Electrical equipment , Vulnerability , Rough Rider project , F-100 aircraft , F-100F aircraft
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