Static electrification of an aircraft in flight causes electrical discharges from the aircraft structure. These discharges are typically accompanied by radio frequency noise in the electromagnetic spectrum utilized by aircraft communication and radio navigation systems. Such interference frequently disrupts or totally disables communications, and has been demonstrated to cause significant navigation errors. It therefore becomes essential to isolate the sources of these electrical discharges and design appropriate fixes for these problems. In the paper, a case of p-static noise on an operational RF-4C aircraft is discussed. A method for the isolation of p-static noise sources is described, along with proposed solutions for the identified problems.


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    Title :

    Ground testing of an operational fighter aircraft for p-static discharge effects


    Additional title:

    Bodenversuche mit elektrostatischen Aufladungen an einem Militaerflugzeug


    Contributors:
    Joffe, E.B. (author)


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    5 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 5 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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