Aircraft Electromagnetic Compatibility.

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Abstract:

This aircraft electromagnetic compatibility document is for those individuals associated with the engineering design and test of commercial aircraft. The document illustrates aircraft architecture, electromagnetic interference environments, electromagnetic compatibility protection techniques, program specifications, tasks, and verification and validation procedures. The environments of 400-Hz power, electrical transients, and radio frequency fields are portrayed and related to thresholds of avionics electronics. Five layers of protection for avionics are defined. Recognition is given to some present-day electromagnetic compatibility weaknesses and issues which serve to re-emphasize the importance of EMC verification of equipment and parts, and their ultimate EMC validation on the aircraft. Proven standards of grounding, bonding, shielding, wiring, and packaging are laid out to help provide a foundation for a comprehensive approach to successful future aircraft design and an understanding of cost-effective EMC in an aircraft setting. The bibliography contains excellent in-depth articles on specific aspects of electromagnetic compatibility for those who desire further study.

Author(s):
Clarke, Clifton A. ; Larsen, William E.
Author Organization(s):
BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANE CO SEATTLE WA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 85-Jun 87,
Pagination:
0146

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
D6-53840, DOT/FAA/CT-86/40
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NAS2-12261
Monitor Series:
86/40
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; 5G; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT, *AVIONICS, *ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY, *RADIO FIELDS, ARCHITECTURE, BIBLIOGRAPHIES, COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT, ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES, ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, EMISSION, ENGINEERING, LAYERS, PACKAGING, PROTECTION, RADIOFREQUENCY, SETTING(ADJUSTING), SPECIFICATIONS, TEST VEHICLES, TRANSIENTS, VALIDATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiofrequency Wave Propagation, Aircraft
Report Date:
1987 Jun 01