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Lightning: Physics and Effects
Vladimir A. Rakov,Martin A. Uman +1 more
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In this paper, the authors present a model of lightning and its effects in the atmosphere and the distant lightning electromagnetic environment: atmospherics, Schumann resonances and whistlers.Abstract:
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Incidence of lightning 3. Electrical structure of lightning-producing clouds 4. Downward negative lightning discharges to ground 5. Positive and bipolar lightning discharges to ground 6. Upward lightning initiated by ground-based objects 7. Artificial initiation (triggering) of lightning by ground-based activity 8. Winter lightning in Japan 9. Cloud discharges 10. Lightning and airborne vehicles 11. Thunder 12. Modelling of lightning processes 13. The distant lightning electromagnetic environment: atmospherics, Schumann resonances and whistlers 14. Lightning effects in the middle and upper atmosphere 15. Lightning effects on the chemistry of the atmosphere 16. Extraterrestrial lightning 17. Lightning locating systems 18. Deleterious effects of lightning and protective techniques 19. Lightning hazards to humans and animals 20. Ball lightning, bead lightning, and other unusual discharges Appendix. books on lightning and related subjects Subjects Index.read more
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