Multiple-Component Lightning High-Current Testing

NASA JSC and SAE Committee AE-4L have provided useful documents which define severe high-current test waveforms for lightning damage effects testing. The defined waveforms pose a challenge to laboratory simulation facilities when attempts are made to simulate the complex waveforms in their entirety. This paper discusses the need and impact of combined waveform testing. It also presents the results of successful efforts to combine a high-peak current, an intermediate current, a continuing current, and a high-current restrike.