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Simulate the lightning strike on a drone

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Hello I have a drone model and I want to measure the electric field that is occurring from the lightning strikes on it. The lightning is represented by a standard impulse voltage 1.2/50us. I used the analytic function to represent the shape of this impulse. But how can I inject this equation through the drone?


4 Replies Last Post 02.06.2021, 05:53 GMT-4
Edgar J. Kaiser Certified Consultant

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Posted: 3 years ago 01.06.2021, 10:50 GMT-4

You can use the function to define a boundary condition on the drone. This will look different depending on the application module you are using.

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Edgar J. Kaiser
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You can use the function to define a boundary condition on the drone. This will look different depending on the application module you are using.

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Posted: 3 years ago 01.06.2021, 13:17 GMT-4

Thank you for your response. when I run the program it gives me an undefined variable (V) error I don't know where is the problem. And I am using electric currents physics can you tell me please what is the appropriate boundary condition?

Thank you for your response. when I run the program it gives me an undefined variable (V) error I don't know where is the problem. And I am using electric currents physics can you tell me please what is the appropriate boundary condition?

Edgar J. Kaiser Certified Consultant

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Posted: 3 years ago 01.06.2021, 14:01 GMT-4

Sounds like you have domains with zero conductivity while ec needs a small conductivity also in insulators such as air. I guess you would apply a potential BC to the drone, no?

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Edgar J. Kaiser
emPhys Physical Technology
www.emphys.com
Sounds like you have domains with zero conductivity while ec needs a small conductivity also in insulators such as air. I guess you would apply a potential BC to the drone, no?

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Posted: 3 years ago 02.06.2021, 05:53 GMT-4

I used the terminal boundary condition then I defined the impulse voltage equation without errors. Unfortunately, the electric field is zero everywhere.

I used the terminal boundary condition then I defined the impulse voltage equation without errors. Unfortunately, the electric field is zero everywhere.

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