Title :
The least time-maximum probability theory of lightning protection design
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Corp., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
The least time-maximum probability theory of lightning propagation shows that for every structure there is a safe and a lethal zone during a lightning storm. The LT-MP theory is the scientific basis for the existence of lightning protection zones (LPZ), and the existence of LPZs is the technical justification for designing lightning protection systems. The paper discusses effective lightning protection system design based on the LT-MP theory of lightning protection.
Keywords :
electric impedance; lightning; lightning protection; probability; least impedance; least time-maximum probability theory; lightning propagation theory; lightning protection design; lightning protection theory; lightning protection zones; Capacitance; Circuit theory; Impedance; Injuries; Lightning protection; Optical propagation; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Storms;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2004. EMC 2004. 2004 InternationalSymposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8443-1
DOI :
10.1109/ISEMC.2004.1350044
