FYI, Lightning. Number 39,

Abstract

Air Force Weather (AFW) currently uses a variety of stand-alone lightning mapping systems and regional lightning mapping networks to provide a wide range of support to both the Air Force and the Army. The data from these stand-alone systems and networks enable personnel to warn and advise on lightning hazards, not only for aircraft operations but also resource protection. This FYI provides information on lightning and its effects on operations. It discusses lightning detection systems and forecasting tips that you may want to integrate into your operations to help you warn your customers of lightning hazards.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA323929

Entities

People

  • Maria Reymann

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Electricity
  • Boundary Layer
  • Computer Programs
  • Delphi Method
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electricity
  • Environment
  • Geography
  • Lightning
  • North America
  • Satellite Imaging
  • United States
  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology