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RF Coupling into the Fuel Tank of a Large Transport Aircraft from Intentionally Transmitting Peds in the Passenger CabinAn investigation was performed to study the potential for radio frequency (RF) power radiated from Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) to create an arcing/sparking event within the fuel tank of a large transport aircraft. This paper describes the experimental methods used for measuring RF coupling to the fuel tank and Fuel Quantity Indication System (FQIS) wiring from PED sources located in the passenger cabin. To allow comparison of voltage/current data obtained in a laboratory chamber FQIS installation to an actual aircraft FQIS installation, aircraft fuel tank RF reverberation characteristics were also measured. Results from the measurements, along with a survey of threats from typical intentional transmitting PEDs are presented. The resulting worst-case power coupled onto fuel tank FQIS wiring is derived. The same approach can be applied to measure RF coupling into various other aircraft systems.
Document ID
20040086719
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Nguyen, Truong X.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Dudley, Kenneth L.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Scearce, Stephen A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Ely, Jay J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Richardson, Robert E.
(Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, VA, United States)
Hatfield, Michael O.
(Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
Paper No. 3A4
Meeting Information
Meeting: Digital Avionics Systems Conference
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States
Start Date: October 7, 2000
End Date: October 13, 2000
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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