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Simulated direct-strike lightning testing at Sandia National Laboratories

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5675253
The design of the Sandia Lightning Simulator is described and its capabilities are summarized. The approach generally used in testing components and systems including the instrumentation used for test item diagnostics and for data acquisition is also described. Several applications of the simulator test capabilities are examined including Sandia systems, Navy aircraft and an ALCM missile. Some future directions now envisioned are discussed.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5675253
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-0063C; CONF-850884-1; ON: DE85012033
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English