Topics for Papers Include, but are not limited to:
Lightning and Electrostatic Phenomenology
- Electrostatic Phenomena and Problems
- Lightning Phenomenology
- Stratospheric Electrical Phenomena
Lightning Interactions
- Lightning Attachment Mechanisms and Zoning
- Lightning at Sea
- Interactions with Camps, Caravan Parks and other Recreational Facilities
- Interactions with Fuel Storage Facilities
- Damage and induced effects Mechanisms
Electrostatic and other pulsed threat interactions
- Damage effects
- Effects on Electrical/Electronic Systems
Modelling and Simulation
- Lightning Attachment Zoning
- Induced Effects Predictions
- Direct Effects modelling
- Modelling Technologies, Methods and Techniques
- Lightning Protection of Structures and Materials
- Effects on Fibreglass and other Dielectric Structures
- Effects on Carbon Fibre Reinforced Structures
- Lightning Direct Effects Protection (aircraft, composite structures, buildings, wind turbines)
- General Materials protection
- Other Aspects of Directed Effects Protection (Current/Energy Density management, Magnetic Forces, etc.)
- Aircraft Integral Fuel Tank protection design
Lightning Protection of Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Lightning protection of electrical/electronic systems/equipment
- Lightning susceptibility of new systems
- Space launch and recovery facilities
- Space vehicles
Lightning Protection of Fuel Storage and Transport Systems
- Fuel Vapour Ignition Sources and Sensitivities
- Fuel tank protection
- Fuel management system protection
- Fuel Storage Facilities Protection
Lightning Protection of Industrial, commercial and Recreational Facilities
- Communication Systems and Networks
- Railway vehicles and systems
- Ships
- Buildings
- Recreational Buildings, Sites, Arenas, etc.
Protection Verification and Testing
- Qualification and Clearance (test and simulation)
- Testing of Components, Equipment, Systems and Vehicles
- Test planning and setup design
- Lightning Protection Maintenance
- Ignition source detection methods
- Electronic equipment tests
- Electronic system tests
- Electrostatic Testing
Standards and Specifications
- SAE and EUROCAE Standards and Advisory Material for Aircraft
- Airworthiness Certification Authority Regulations
- IEC and Industry Standards for Wind Turbines and Industrial Electronics
- Developments in Standards for Protection of Buildings and facilities
Keraunic Medicine
- Lightning Injuries
- Clinical and Psychological care
- Physiological and Non-electrical effects of lightning
- Protection
- Physiological effects to aircrew
Lightning Detection and Warning
- Lightning Prediction Warning and Mapping Systems
- Active Protection
In-Service Experience
- Lightning Incident Investigation
- Service Experience and Statistics
- Service Experience of Strikes, Damage and Repair
- Lightning Interaction with Ground Transport Systems
- Damage to Power and Signal Cable System
