1st Edition

Lightning Electromagnetics

By Robert Gardner Copyright 1990

    A survey of theoretical and experimental research, this book covers all areas of lightning phenomenology. The four sections cover models of fundamental lightning processes, propagation of lightning-induced signals, measurement of lightning parameters, and lightning interaction with systems. The book provides an excellent review of the use of models to support remote sensing efforts. It includes data on high-frequency radiated fields for lightening and an overview of the data available in the frequency and time domains for lightning. The book also presents spectoral and temporal characteristics of lightning in the VHF-UHF frequency range and uses photographic and electromagnetic measurements to examine how lighting chooses a strike point.

    MODELS OF FUNDAMENTAL LIGHTNING PROCESSES
    Properties of Lighting-Leader Pulses, C.E. Baum
    Analytic Return-Stroke Transmission-Line Model, C.E. Baum and L. Baker
    An Introduction to Leader Tip Modeling, C.E. Baum and R.L. Gardner
    Lightning Return Stroke: A Numerical Calculation of the Optical Radiation, A.H. Paxton, R.L. Gardner, and L. Baker
    Return-Stroke Transmission Line Model, L. Baker
    Natural Frequencies of a Post with a Lightning Return Stroke, F.C. Yang and K.S.H. Lee
    Motion of Ion Clouds in Air, C.E. Baum
    Return-Stroke Initiation, C.E. Baum

    PROPAGATION OF LIGHTNING-INDUCED SIGNALS
    Review of Propagation Effects for Pulse Transmission, J.R. Wait
    Effect of the Propagation Path on Lightning-Induced Transient Fields, R.L. Gardner

    MEASUREMENT OF LIGHTNING PARAMETERS
    Submicrosecond Risetimes in Lightning Return-Stroke Fields, C.D. Weidman and E.P. Krider
    The Fine Structure of Lightning Return-Stroke Waveforms, C.D. Weidman and E.P. Krider
    Observation of Lightning in the Frequency and Time Domains, J.E. Nenevicz, E.F. Vance, and J.M. Hamm
    UHF-UVF Radiation from Lightning, M. Le Boulche, J. Hamelin, and C. Weidman
    A Study of Lightning Initiation Based on VHF Radiation, J.P. Moreau and P.L. Rustan
    On the Interception of the Lightening Discharge, V. Scuka et al
    Electromagnetic Properties of Lighting Channels Formation and Propagation, G. Labaune, P. Richard, and A. Bondieu
    Electromagnetic Measurement and Location of Lightning, C.E. Baum, J.P. O'Neill, E.L. Breen, D.L. Hall, and C.B. Moore
    Experimental Study of the Electromagnetic Characteristics of Lightning Discharge in the 200 Hz-20 MHz Band, C. Leteinturier and J. Hamelin
    Simultaneous Measurement of Current, Electromagnetic Fields, and Optical Emission from a Lightning Stroke, L. Baker, R.L. Gardner, A.H. Paxton, C.E. Baum, and W. Rison

    LIGHTNING INTERACTION WITH SYSTEMS
    Current and Voltage on a Telecommunications Cable by a Lightning Stroke, A. Zeddam and P. Degauge
    New Results for Quantification of Lightning/Aircraft Electrodynamics, F.L. Pitts, R.A. Perala, T.H. Rudolph, L.D. Lee
    Analysis of Correlated Electromagnetic Fields and Current Pulses During Airborne Lightning Attachments, J.S. Reazer, A.V. Serrano, L.C. Walko, and H.D. Burket
    Lighting Response of Aircraft, F.C. Yang, K.S.H. Lee, D.J. Andersh, and J. Steil
    Comparison of Published HEMP and Natural Lightning on the Surface of an Aircraft, R.L. Gardner, L. Baker, J.L. Gilbert, C.E. Baum, and D.J. Andersh
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    Biography

    Gardner, Robert