Lightning-Induced Voltages in a Satellite Launch-Pad Protection System

Kannu, Durai P and Thomas, Joy M (2003) Lightning-Induced Voltages in a Satellite Launch-Pad Protection System. In: IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, 45 (4). 644 -651.

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Abstract

Modern satellite launch pads are provided with lightning protection systems to take care of direct lightning strike to the satellite launch vehicle during the launch preparation period. This paper presents the results of the study on induced voltage on the conductors interlinking the towers of such a protection system due to a nearby lightning strike. The variation in the induced voltages with lightning-strike distances as well as ground conductivities are studied and the results presented in the paper. It has been seen that the waveshape of the induced voltage depends on conductor height and striking distance, whereas the ground conductivity has negligible effect on the induced voltage.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
Publisher:	IEEE
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Keywords:	Electromagnetic field coupling;Ground conductivity;Induced Voltages;Lightning protection;Satellite launch pad
Department/Centre:	Division of Electrical Sciences > High Voltage Engineering (merged with EE)
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2005
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:22
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/4698

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