Activities and Data from Kiva 1 and 2 Operations during the Summer of 1985.
Abstract
The experimental facilities Kiva 1 and 2 were used during the summer of 1985 to gather a unique data base on lightning. For the first time, simultaneous data on current, brightness, and electromagnetic fields were taken at a sampling rate of 10 ns/sample or faster. Data were only taken for two storms during the 1985 season, but the data represent a unique, high-quality sample that allows great improvement in understanding lightning. All of the three measured streamers were triggered, and the triggering methods are described in the report. Most of the report presents and explains the optical brightness, current, and electromagnetic field data. Keywords: Lightning brightness; Lightning current; Lightning experiments; Lightning electromagnetics fields.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174707
Entities
People
- W. Rison