UID:
almafu_9959235949302883
Format:
1 online resource (x, 687 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-316-08494-9
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1-107-26383-2
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1-107-26683-1
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1-107-26327-1
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1-107-26991-1
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1-107-34088-8
Content:
Lightning: Physics and Effects is the first book that covers essentially all aspects of lightning, including lightning physics, lightning protection and the interaction of lightning with a variety of objects and systems as well as with the environment. It is written in a style that will be accessible to the technical non-expert and is addressed to anyone interested in lightning and its effects. This will include physicists, engineers working in the power, communications, computer and aviation industries, meteorologists, atmospheric chemists, foresters, ecologists, physicians working in the area of electrical trauma and architects. This comprehensive reference volume contains over 300 illustrations, 70 tables containing quantitative information and a bibliography of more than 6000 references.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1. Historical overview; 1.2. Types of lightning discharge and lightning terminology; 1.3. Summary of salient lightning properties; 1.4. The global electric circuit; 1.5. Regarding the utilization of lightning energy; 1.6. Summary; References and bibliography; 2 Incidence of lightning; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Characterization of individual storms and storm systems; 2.3. Thunderstorm days; 2.4. Thunderstorm hours; 2.5. Lightning flash density; 2.6. Long-term variations in lightning incidence
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2.7. Ratio of cloud flashes to cloud-to-ground flashes2.8. Characteristics of lightning as a function of season, location, and storm type; 2.9. Lightning incidence to various objects; 2.10. Summary; References and bibliography; 3 Electrical structure of lightning-producing clouds; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Cumulonimbus; 3.3. Non-cumulonimbus; 3.4. Summary; References and bibliography; 4 Downward negative lightning discharges to ground; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. General picture; 4.3. Initial breakdown; 4.4. Stepped leader; 4.5. Attachment process; 4.6. Return stroke; 4.7. Subsequent leader
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4.8. Continuing current4.9. M-component; 4.10. J-and K-processes; 4.11. Regular pulse bursts; 4.12. Summary; References and bibliography; 5 Positive and bipolar lightning discharges to ground; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Conditions conducive to the occurrence of positive lightning; 5.3. Characterization of positive lightning; 5.4. Bipolar lightning discharges to ground; 5.5. Summary; References and bibliography; 6 Upward lightning initiated by ground-based objects; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. General characterization; 6.3. Overall electrical characteristics; 6.4. Impulsive currents
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6.5. Lightning current reflections within tall objects6.6. Electromagnetic fields due to lightning strikes to tall objects; 6.7. Acoustic output; 6.8. Summary; References and bibliography; 7 Artificial initiation (triggering) of lightning by ground-based activity; 7.1. Introduction; 7.2. Rocket-triggered lightning; 7.3. Other lightning triggering techniques; 7.4. Concluding remarks; References and bibliography; 8 Winter lightning in Japan; 8.1. Introduction; 8.2. Formation of winter thunderclouds; 8.3. Evolution of winter thunderclouds; 8.4. Characteristics of natural winter lightning
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8.5. Rocket-triggered lightning in winter8.6. Summary; References and bibliography; 9 Cloud discharges; 9.1. Introduction; 9.2. General information; 9.3. Phenomenology inferred from VHF-UHF imaging; 9.4. Early (active) stage; 9.5. Late (final) stage; 9.6. Comparison with ground discharges; 9.7. Summary; References and bibliography; 10 Lightning and airborne vehicles; 10.1. Introduction; 10.2. Statistics on lightning strikes to aircraft; 10.3. Major airborne research programs; 10.4. Mechanisms of lightning-aircraft interaction; 10.5. Lightning test standards; 10.6. Accidents; 10.7. Summary
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References and bibliography
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-03541-4
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-58327-6
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107340886
