Horizontal Electric Field in the Vicinity of Structures Hit by Lightning

The horizontal electric field at the ground surface in the vicinity of structures hit by lightning flashes is relevant to the safety of human beings and livestock; it determines the touch and step voltages around the structure. This paper uses an approximate analytical formula for calculating the ho...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Celio Fonseca Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/7/9/115