Summary

Observation results of striking characteristics and currents of lightning which hits very high structures such as UHV-and 500kV-class transmission lines in Japan and in China, isolated high structures in Europe, Asia, North and South America, are summarized. Based on the results, occurrence of upward lightning from high structures is discussed.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 633
Publication year 2015
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups WG C4.410
File size 9 MB
Pages number 152
Price for non member 280 €
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Lightning Striking Characteristics To Very High Structures
Lightning Striking Characteristics To Very High Structures