Interference protection from lightning discharges associated with type of unmanned aerial vehicle shield
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to test typical materials used in aviation to protect the electronics of unmanned aerial vehicles from overvoltages resulting from impulsed electromagnetic fields . This disturbance arises during lightning and can threaten all electrical and electronic systems located in close proximity to the phenomenon. The increasing use of drones requires them to operate in harsh atmospheric conditions, so the topic of protection against the effects of lightning-induced surges is very important to ensure their safety during flight. The study was carried out using a surge pulse generator connected to a large capacitor (with the dimensions of the covers 2x2 m). A drone enclosure was placed inside it, which was then attempted to protect it using a different number of layers, of different materials (aluminum, copper and fiberglass). The results of the experiments and the conclusions of the research make it possible to determine both the optimal solution to protect the drones from the negative effects of close lightning and can be the basis for further development of a mathematical model that allows the creation of simulations of the described phenomena for different solutions.
Source: Measurement
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,650
Funder: Ministerstwo Edukacji i Nauki
OpenAlex ID: W4402311510