Lightning strike tests of a helicopter at Eurocopter’s facility have verified the accuracy of finite element analysis techniques for characterizing the electromagnetic behavior of complete and custom-cabled modern aircraft structures constructed using advanced composite materials, according to Cobham PLC. The exercise was performed using the Opera electromagnetic design software from Cobham Technical Services, as a final element of the company’s work for the ILDAS (In-flight Lightning Strike Damage Assessment System) project.Learn more at Cobham’s Web site.
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