Lightning strike detection
US8878698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft includes a composite structure and a plurality of small lightweight pollable communication devices for providing lightning strike detection coverage of a region of the structure. Each device is rendered inoperative if at least proximate to lightning current.
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