Laser induced lightning experiments, Langmuir Laboratory, New Mexico and Wendover AFB, Utah Reel 3 · Part 5

Description

Reels 1-4: Covers experiments conducted by Electromagnetics Hazards Group on Mt. Baldy, New Mexico, in which a laser beam is directed vertically into heavy clouds to break down atmosphere and cause lightning strikes; includes tests at Wendover, Utah, using a Tesla Coil to create extremely high voltage arcs striking a model advanced development composite aircraft to determine structural integrity of composite materials. 3,082' Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities