Lightning electromagnetics /

This book has 25 chapters and discusses the following topics: lightning electromagnetics; electromagnetic theory; electromagnetic fields; accelerating charge; propagating current pulse; discharge process in the atmosphere; nonthermal electrical discharges in air; charging process in clouds; lightnin...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Knovel (Firm), Institution of Engineering and Technology
Other Authors: Cooray, Vernon
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2012.
Series:IET power and energy series ; 62.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book has 25 chapters and discusses the following topics: lightning electromagnetics; electromagnetic theory; electromagnetic fields; accelerating charge; propagating current pulse; discharge process in the atmosphere; nonthermal electrical discharges in air; charging process in clouds; lightning flash development; return stroke model; engineering applications; electromagnetic models; antenna model; method of moments; transmission line models; electric and magnetic fields over finitely conducting ground; Sommerfeld's integrals; Schumann resonances; mesosphere; ionosphere; magnetosphere; overhead and underground cables; lightning transients in power systems; attachment of lightning flashes to grounded structures; NO<sub>x</sub> generation in corona, streamer and low-pressure electrical discharges; NO<sub>x</sub> production; high energetic radiation; thunderstorms; visual sensory experience excitation; and modelling lightning strikes to tall towers.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 950 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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