Research Article

An Analytical-Based Lightning-Induced Damage Model for an Aircraft Wing Exposed to Pressure Loading of Lightning

Table 2

Descriptions of lightning strike zones on an aircraft wing.

ZonesDescriptions of lightning strike zones

Zone 1AInitial attachment point with low possibility of lightning channel hang-on
Zone 1BInitial attachment point with high possibility of lightning channel hang-on
Zone 2ASwept stroke zone with low possibility of lightning channel hang-on
Zone 2BSwept stroke zone with high possibility of lightning channel hang-on
Zone 3Areas not in Zone 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B, where damage least probable