Modeling of lightning incidence to tall structures; Part 2: Application

The present paper comprises an extensive computer investigation of lightning incidence to tall masts, based on a theory presented in a companion paper, for both flat and hilly regions. The investigation covers both downward negative lightning incidence and upward flash from tall masts under negative...

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Published inIEEE transactions on power delivery Vol. 9:1
Main Author Rizk, F.A.M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1994
Subjects
240100 - Power Systems- (1990-)
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
GEOGRAPHICAL VARIATIONS
LIGHTNING
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
MOUNTAINS
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
POWER TRANSMISSION TOWERS
SIMULATION
VALLEYS
VARIATIONS
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Summary:The present paper comprises an extensive computer investigation of lightning incidence to tall masts, based on a theory presented in a companion paper, for both flat and hilly regions. The investigation covers both downward negative lightning incidence and upward flash from tall masts under negative cloud. The factors investigated include: mast height, statistical distribution of the ground electric field, as well as mountain height and topology. Predicted lightning incidence and probability of upward flash are successfully verified against extensive field observations.
ISSN:0885-8977
1937-4208
DOI:10.1109/61.277690