Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida (1993-1995)

M. A. Uman; V. A. Rakov; K. J. Rambo; T. W. Vaught; M. I. Fernandez; D. J. Cordier; R. M. Chandler; R. Bernstein; C. Golden

doi:10.1541/ieejpes1990.117.4_446

IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy

Online ISSN : 1348-8147
Print ISSN : 0385-4213
ISSN-L : 0385-4213

Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida (1993-1995)

M. A. Uman, V. A. Rakov, K. J. Rambo, T. W. Vaught, M. I. Fernandez, D. J. Cordier, R. M. Chandler, R. Bernstein, C. Golden

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Keywords: Triggered lightning, Electric and magnetic fields, Dart leader, Return stroke, M component, Fulgurites

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1997 Volume 117 Issue 4 Pages 446-452

DOI https://doi.org/10.1541/ieejpes1990.117.4_446

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Abstract

A facility is described for studying the properties of lightning and of the effects of lightning on power systems using lightning discharges stimulated to occur between a natural thundercloud and a designated point on ground. Examples of experimental data obtained in 1993 through 1995 are given.

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