Electromagnetic Protection Hazards on Composite versus Metallic Aircraft

• Published in: SAE International journal of aerospace Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 441 - 446
• Main Authors: Moupfouma, Fidele, Klim, Zdzislaw, Skorek, Adam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Warrendale SAE International 17.09.2013; SAE International, a Pennsylvania Not-for Profit
• Subjects: Aircraft; Aircraft hazards; Aircraft structures; Airframes; Atmospheric electricity; Electric potential; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic shielding; Energy dissipation; Ferromagnetic materials; Fuselages; Lightning strikes; Magnetic fields; Magnetic shielding; Voltage

The lightning represents a fundamental threat to the proper operation of aircraft systems. For aircraft protection, Electromagnetic Compatibility requires conductive structure that will provide among all, electromagnetic shielding and protection from HIRF and atmospheric electricity threat. The inte...