An Investigation of EME as a Potential Cause of Fuel Tank Ignition
An Investigation of EME as a Potential Cause of Fuel Tank Ignition
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NASA researchers were tasked to study the potential for radio signals to excite an aircraft fuel quantity indication system (FQIS) enough to cause arcing, sparking or excessive heating within a fuel tank. Computational techniques were used to determine the threat from external high intensity radiated field (HIRF) transmitters nearby, like shipboard and airborne RADAR systems. Experimental methods were used to determine the threat from Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) carried aboard by passengers. To support this work, unique electromagnetic coupling measurements were performed on a retired Boeing 747 aircraft, and new test and analysis methods were developed that may be applied to other FQIS designs as well as other aircraft electronic systems.
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An Investigation of EME as a Potential Cause of Fuel Tank Ignition
Digital Avionics Systems Conference ; 2000 ; Philadelphia, PA, United States
2000-01-01
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English
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