The lightning flash / edited by Vernon Cooray.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cooray, Vernon.

Institution of Electrical Engineers.

Series:

IEE power and energy series ; 34.

IEE power & energy series ; 34

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lightning protection.

Lightning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (600 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Institution of Electrical Engineers, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This unique book provides the reader with a thorough background in almost every aspect of lightning and its impact on electrical and electronic equipment. The contents range from basic discharge processes in air through transient electromagnetic field generation and interaction with overhead lines and underground cables, to lightning protection and testing techniques. This book is of value to anyone designing, installing or commissioning equipment which needs to be secured against lightning strikes, as well as being a sound introduction to research students working in the field.

Contents:

Contents; Index; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Charge structure and geographical variation of thunderclouds; 2 Thunderstorm electrification mechanisms; 3 Mechanism of electrical discharges; 4 The mechanism of the lightning flash; 5 Computation of electromagnetic fields from lightning discharge; 6 Mathematical modelling of return strokes; 7 The effects of propagation on electric radiation fields; 8 Interaction of electromagnetic fields generated by lightning withoverhead electrical networks; 9 Lightning and EMC; 10 Principles of protection of structures against lightning

11 Electrical aspects of lightning strike to humans

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-01010-7

9786612010101

1-84919-049-6

OCLC:

505871050