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Experts Explain Aircraft Static Reduction at Minneapolis Symposium
In Minneapolis the two English aeronautical experts arrived to present at a two day aviation symposium. Dr Ross Gunn described taming static known as St Elmo's Fire, while John McGee outlined methods to prevent corona near radio antennas using wick dischargers and insulation. The talk highlighted historical radio problems in war and new coatings like polythylene aiding reception.
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Minneapolis
Ross Gunn
Naval Research Laboratory
Gunn
John McGee
R.af. Air Material Command
McGee
A.A.F. Air Transport Command
ATC
20Th Air Force
Japan