A European lightning density analysis using 5 years of ATDnet data

• Published in: Natural hazards and earth system sciences Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 815 - 829
• Main Authors: Anderson, G, Klugmann, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Katlenburg-Lindau Copernicus GmbH 11.04.2014; Copernicus Publications
• Subjects: Adjustment; Density; Earth; Lightning; Networks; Statistics; Very low frequencies; Europe

The Met Office has operated a very low frequency (VLF) lightning location network since 1987. The long-range capabilities of this network, referred to in its current form as ATDnet, allow for relatively continuous detection efficiency across Europe with only a limited number of sensors. The wide cov...