Lightning Imaging with LOFAR
We show that LOFAR can be used as a lightning mapping array with a resolution that is orders of magnitude better than existing arrays. In addition the polarization of the radiation can be used to track the direction of the stepping discharges.
Main Authors: | Scholten Olaf, Buitink Stijn, Dina Roxana, Dorosti Hasankiadeh Qader, Frieswijk Wilfred, Hendriks Freddie, Muller Jeroen, Sardjan Danny, Trinh Gia, Bonardi Antonio, Corstanje Arthur, Ebert Ute, Falcke Heino, Hörandel Jörg, Mitra Pragati, Mulrey Katharine, Nelles Anna, Rachen Jörg, Rossetto Laura, Rutjes Casper, Schellart Pim, Thoudam Satyendra, ter Veen Sander, Winchen Tobias |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2017-01-01
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Series: | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201713503003 |
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