Lightning risk warnings based on atmospheric electric field measurements in Brazil
This paper presents a methodology that employs the electrostatic field variations caused by thundercloud formation or displacement to generate lightning warnings over a region of interest in Southeastern Brazil. These warnings can be used to prevent accidents during hazardous operations, such as the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial
2011-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management |
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Online Access: | http://www.jatm.com.br/papers/vol3_n3/JATMv3n3_p301-310_Lightning_risk_warnings_based_on_atmospheric_electric_field_measurements_in_brazil.pdf |