An Introduction to Lightning
This book about lightning summarizes the essence of physics and effects of lightning in a non-technical manner and provides an up-to-date description of the phenomenon of lightning in simple language. Starting with the myths related to lightning, the reader is introduced to the mechanism of lightnin...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
2015.
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| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
Table of Contents:
- Lightning and Humans: The Early Days
- Basic Physics of Electrical Discharges
- Basic Electromagnetic Theory
- Earth’s Atmosphere
- The Thundercloud and Lightning Phenomenology
- Mechanism of Charge Generation in Thunderclouds
- Mechanism of the Lightning Flash
- Features of Electrical Currents in Lightning Flashes
- Electric and Magnetic Fields of Lightning Flashes
- Lightning Return Stroke Models
- Lightning Return Stroke Speed
- Propagation Effects on Lightning Generated Electromagnetic Fields
- Lightning Location
- Potential of the Thundercloud and the Charge Distribution in Leaders and Return Strokes
- Direct and Indirect Effects of Lightning
- Interaction of Lightning Flashes with Humans
- Principles of Lightning Protection
- Advanced Procedures to Locate the Point of Attachment of Lightning Flashes
- Interaction of Lightning Flashes and Thunderclouds with the Earth’s Atmosphere
- Unusual Forms of Lightning
- Appendix A: How to Avoid Lightning Injuries Including Questions and Answers
- Appendix B: Advanced books on Lightning for further reading.
