Magnetic Field Variations of Lightning

Abstract

The variations of the magnetic field from lightning discharges within the vicinity region, up to 20 km from the lightning paths, were investigated during the thunderstorm seasons of 1956-57 at four field stations outside Uppsala. A description of instrumental equipment, field stations, and investigation methods is given. The change in the magnetic field variation with the distance from the lightning path is discussed. A statistical analysis of front variations and time intervals between multiple strokes was carried out. The results were limited to available data for 1956. Different aspects of daylight photographs are discussed. A survey of the obtained research material and its treatment is presented for the contract period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0662360

Entities

People

  • Harold Norinder

Organizations

  • Uppsala University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Atmospherics
  • Cameras
  • Cold Fronts
  • Direction Finders
  • Direction Finding
  • Electric Discharges
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Lepidoptera
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Photographic Equipment
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.