2002 · 29 citations · 5 references
Natural SciencesElectrical EngineeringPhysicsAtmospheric ElectricityAtmospheric RadiationRadiation ProtectionLightning CurrentLightning PhysicsLightning ProtectionLightning SafetyThunderstorm ElectricityThunderstorm ElectrificationAir Terminal SystemsAir Terminal UnitsFaraday Cage ProtectionLightning Protection Systems
The mechanics and interaction of lightning producing thunder clouds and earth, are discussed. Compared to the Franklin Air Terminal (rod) and Faraday Cage, the debatable advantages and disadvantages of the Early Streamer Emission Enhanced Ionizing Air Terminal, and Multipoint Discharge Systems, are examined along with conceptual future methods of lightning protection.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
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Natural and Artificially Initiated Lightning
M. A. Uman, E. Philip Krider · Science · 1989 · 89 citations