Errors in Lightning direction Finding by Airborne Crossed Loops

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Abstract:

Analytical and computer approaches are presented for predicting the site errors of airborne crossed loops used for lightning direction-finding. This type of azimuth error is caused by distortion of the incident field due to induced skin currents. Computer code results are presented for a T-39 and a C- 130 aircraft used in flight-testing a commercial crossed-loop system. Another type of bearing error, caused by non-vertical lightning channels, is analyzed for the case where both detector and lightning source are above a conducting ground plane. Also discussed is the 180-degree ambiguity and its resolution by an electric field antenna.

Author(s):
Parker, Lee W.
Author Organization(s):
PARKER (LEE W) INC CONCORD MA
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity (8th): 'Lightning Technology Roundup,' held at Fort Worth, Texas on 21-23 June 1983,' ADA135100, p57-1 thru 57-16.
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AWS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*DIRECTION FINDING, *LIGHTNING, AIRBORNE, AIRCRAFT, CRUCIFORM CONFIGURATIONS, DETECTION, ERRORS, LOOP ANTENNAS, POSITION(LOCATION), SYMPOSIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
COMPONENT REPORTS, *LIGHTNING LOCATION
Report Date:
1982 Jan 01