NASA Publication 1008 Lightning Protection of Aircraft

NASA Publication 1008 was the first comprehensive document to cover nearly all aspects of aircraft lightning protection.  Written by Andy Plumer and Frank Fisher of the General Electric High Voltage Laboratory, this document is the predecessor to the FAA's Aircraft Lightning Protection Handbook. 

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