Simulated Direct-Strike Lightning Testing at Sandia National Laboratories

Abstract

The design of the Sandia Lightning Simulator is described and its capabili­ ties are summarized. The approach generally used in testing components and systems including the instrumenta­ tion 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.