摘要 |
<p>An electrically conductive metal fastener (14) is positioned through an opening (22) in a first surface region (20) of a composite material (10). The first surface region (20) has a relatively low electrical conductivity. A conductive second surface region (32) of the composite material (10) is adjacent the first surface region (20) and is grounded. A film of dielectric material (30) covers the metal fastener (14) and an area immediately surrounding the fastener opening (22). The material (30) diverts a lightning strike away from the fastener (14) and to the conductive second surface region (32).</p> |