Title :
Modeling of lightning incidence to tall structures. I. Theory
Author :
Rizk, Farouk A.M.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Recherche, Hydro-Quebec, Varennes, Que., Canada
fDate :
1/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper generalizes a physical approach to assess negative downward lightning incidence to apply to tall masts and hilly regions. Criteria for occurrence of an upward flash from a tall structure under negative cloud are formulated, both for flat and hilly terrain. Finally the effect of structure on statistical stroke current distribution is analytically investigated
Keywords :
lightning; hilly regions; lightning incidence modelling; negative downward lightning incidence; tall masts; tall structures; Clouds; Conductors; Current distribution; Lightning; Monitoring; Poles and towers; Power & Energy Society; Power transmission lines; Rivers; Transmission line theory;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
