Full-System Tests Using the Sandia Lightning Simulator

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Abstract:

Direct-stroke, very high-level natural lightning is simulated with a developmental, lightning simulator, which has been used to apply fast-rising, high-current, high-energy outputs to full-scale operational systems. Samples of the wide range in output capabilities of this high-voltage, multiple-pulse simulator are described. Circuit considerations related to its use for testing physically large test items are discussed. The simulator is primarily used for conducting internal Sandia National Laboratories test programs, but example waveforms from direct-strike lightning simulation tests made for the Navy with functional F-14 and FA-18 aircraft are also presented.

Author(s):
White, Robert A.
Author Organization(s):
SANDIA NATIONAL LABS ALBUQUERQUE NM
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, p65-1 thru 65-17.
Pagination:
0017

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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:
DOE/AO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*LIGHTNING, *TEST FACILITIES, ELECTRIC CURRENT, JET FIGHTERS, PULSE GENERATORS, PULSES, SIMULATION, SYMPOSIA, VOLTAGE, VULNERABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
COMPONENT REPORTS, MARK GENERATORS
Report Date:
1982 Jan 01