Electromagnetic (EM) environments such as those produced by lightning can cause failures on aircraft safe operation and even catastrophic effects if precautions are not taken. The risk is elevated for modern aircraft having an increased number of flight control, communication and guidance systems, and incorporating structures made of carbon-fiber composite (CFC).

Aircraft certification by testing with respect to different EM environments is both costly and time consuming. Today, EM field simulation offers the possibility to predict vulnerabilities to electromagnetic environments early in the design process and reduce the number of tests required for certification. Simulation may be used to assess the impact of changing a component at a later time in the product life cycle.  As such, EM simulation is ideally suited to complement testing.

With this eSeminar, learn about:

• The application of CST Studio Suite® to simulate aircraft exposed to various electromagnetic environments will be presented
• We will discuss the use of CST Studio Suite for lightning attachment zoning characterization and for indirect lightning effect analysis including coupling into cable harnesses systems

Note: This eSeminar refers to CST EM STUDIO and CST CABLE STUDIO. These are now integral parts of CST Studio Suite.

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