Summary

A review of lightning parameters derived from field measurements of real and triggered lightning and experimental data published in the scientific literature is presented to define the parameters needed for the simulation of lightning phenomenon. In particular the relationship between the negative charge in the downward leader channel and the lightning current amplitude of the first stroke is derived.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 118
Publication year 1997
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups WG 33.01.03
File size 4 MB
Pages number 88
Price for non member 170 €
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Lightning exposure of structures and interception efficiency of air terminals.
Lightning exposure of structures and interception efficiency of air terminals.