Lightning electromagnetics / / edited by Vernon Cooray
| Lightning electromagnetics / / edited by Vernon Cooray |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (975 p.) |
| Disciplina | 551.5632 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CoorayVernon |
| Collana | IET power and energy series |
| Soggetto topico |
Electromagnetism
Lightning |
| ISBN |
1-62198-324-2
1-283-63787-1 1-84919-216-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; 1. Basic electromagnetic theory - A summary; 2. Application of electromagnetic fields of an accelerating charge to obtain the electromagnetic fields of a propagating current pulse; 3. Basic discharge processes in the atmosphere; 4. Numerical simulations of non-thermal electrical discharges in air; 5. Modelling of charging processes in clouds; 6. The physics of lightning flash development; 7. Return stroke models for engineering applications; 8. Electromagnetic models of lightning return strokes
9. Antenna models of lightning return-stroke: an integral approach based on the method of moments10. Transmission line models of lightning return stroke; 11. On the various approximations to calculate lightning return stroke-generated electric and magnetic fields over finitely conducting ground; 12. Propagation effects on electromagnetic fields generated by lightning return strokes: Review of simplified formulas and their validity assessment; 13. Lightning electromagnetic field calculations in presence of a conducting ground: the numerical treatment of Sommerfeld's integrals 14. Measurements of lightning-generated electromagnetic fields15. The Schumann resonances; 16. Lightning effects in the mesosphere and ionosphere; 17. The effects of lightning on the ionosphere/magnetosphere; 18. Interaction of lightning-generated electromagnetic fields with overhead and underground cables; 19. Scale models and their application to the study of lightning transients in power systems; 20. Attachment of lightning flashes to grounded structures; 21. On the NOx generation in corona, streamer and low-pressure electrical discharges 22. On the NOx production by laboratory electrical discharges and lightning23. High energetic radiation from thunderstorms and lightning; 24. Excitation of visual sensory experiences by electromagnetic fields of lightning; 25. Modelling lightning strikes to tall towers; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911006514403321 |
| London, : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2012 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Lightning protection / / edited by Vernon Cooray
| Lightning protection / / edited by Vernon Cooray |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1070 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.317 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CoorayVernon |
| Collana | IET power and energy series |
| Soggetto topico |
Lightning protection
Buildings - Protection |
| ISBN |
1-282-49993-9
9786612499937 1-61583-338-2 1-84919-106-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Benjamin Franklin and lightning rods; 2 Lightning parameters of engineering interest; 3 Rocket-triggered lightning and new insights into lightning protection gained from triggered-lightning experiments; 4 Attachment of lightning flashes to grounded structures; 5 Protection against lightning surges; 6 External lightning protection system; 7 Internal lightning protection system; 8 Risk analysis; 9 Low-frequency grounding resistance and lightning protection; 10 High-frequency grounding; 11 Soil ionization
12 Lightning protection of low-voltage networks13 Lightning protection of medium voltage lines; Appendix A13 Procedure to calculate the lightning performance ofdistribution lines according to IEEE Std. 1410-2004(from Reference 4); Appendix B13 The LIOV-Monte Carlo (LIOV-MC) procedure tocalculate the lightning performance of distributionlines (from Reference 56); Appendix C13 The LIOV code: models and equations; Acknowledgements; References; 14 Lightning protection of wind turbines; 15 Lightning protection of telecommunication towers; 16 Lightning protection of satellite launch pads 17 Lightning protection of structures with risk of fire and explosion18 Lightning and trees; 19 Lightning warning systems; 20 Lightning-caused injuries in humans; 21 Lightning standards; 22 High-voltage and high-current testing; 23 Return stroke models for engineering applications; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911004844503321 |
| London, : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2010 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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