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6. Protecting space launches from lightning strikes
Protecting a launcher against the effects of a direct lightning strike requires the installation of protective devices on its structure, which are prohibitively expensive and heavy. By design, a space launcher cannot be subjected to a lightning strike of maximum amplitude without its integrity and mission safety being compromised. Ground protection is ensured by the installation of a specific device designed to limit the level of aggression to a low value, for which the entire system is certified . In-flight protection is ensured by a meteorological analysis of the firing conditions, making it unlikely that a lightning...
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Bibliography
Software tools
ALICE: ONERA's FDTD calculation code
ASERIS-FD: FDTD calculation code from EADS-France
TEMSI: FDTD calculation code from the University of Limoges
UGRFDTD: FDTD calculation code from the University of Granada
GORF: FDTD calculation code from CEA-Gramat
EMA3D: FDTD calculation code from EMA Applications...
Events
ICAE International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity http://www.icae2014.nwc.ou.edu
ICOLSE International Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity http://www.icolse.us
Standards and norms
- Aircraft lightning environment and related test waveform standard - EUROCAE Document ED-84 - 1997
- Aircraft lightning zoning standard. amendment 2 - EUROCAE Document ED-91 - 2006
- Protection of aircraft fuel systems against fuel vapor ignition caused by lightning. document faa - Advisory Circular AC20-53B - 05-06
- Aircraft lightning direct effects certification - EUROCAE Document ED-113 - 09-02 ...
Directory
Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
AIRBUS http://www.airbus.com
Alenia-Aermacchi http://www.aleniaaermacchi.it
BAE Systems http://www.baesystems.com
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