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US 2014/0192507 A1Published application
Lightning protection and enhanced emi shielding for faceted domes
AssigneeBAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
InventorsEDWARD G. ZABLOCKI, James A. Cirillo, Donald W. Clarke
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Abstract
A faceted dome assembly for airborne optical sensors to enhance EMI shielding and lightning protection is disclosed. In one embodiment, the faceted dome assembly includes a faceted dome. An optical sensor and a gimbal are housed in the faceted dome. Further, a conductor is disposed substantially in the facets of the faceted dome to provide the enhanced electromagnetic shielding and lightning protection.
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A dome for use in covering airborne optical sensors, comprising:
- a faceted dome configured to house an optical sensor and a gimbal;
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- a conductor disposed substantially within the facets of the faceted dome to provide an enhanced electromagnetic shielding and lightning protection.
A faceted dome assembly, comprising:
- a faceted dome;
- an airborne optical sensor and a gimbal housed in the faceted dome;
- and
- a conductor disposed substantially within the facets of the faceted dome to provide an enhanced electromagnetic shielding and lightning protection to the electronics in the airborne optical sensor.
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