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Lightning Discharge and Fundamentals of Lightning Protection

Authors :
Vladimir A. Rakov
Source :
Journal of Lightning Research. 4:3-11
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd., 2012.

Abstract

A review of lightning protection concepts introduced by Benjamin Franklin (18th century) and James Clerk Maxwell (19th century) is given. Modern approaches to lightning protection of various structures and systems are discussed. In particular, the widely used electrogeometrical model (one version of which is the Rolling Sphere Method) and the topological shielding are presented. Bonding requirements, needed to avoid side flashes (in air or in the soil), are discussed. Lightning parameters important for lightning protection are reviewed.

Details

ISSN :
16528034
Volume :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Lightning Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........a89a60573df03b82100a416876bc40d0
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2174/1652803401204010003