Title :
Characterization of indirect coupling mechanisms from lightning to underground cavities
Author :
Higgins, Matthew B. ; Caldwell, Michele ; Morris, Marv
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM
Abstract :
This series of experiments - Very good quality data, well above noise floor - Influenced by 60 Hz and resonance clutter signals - Clutter can be reduced by decreasing IF bandwidth, which increases measurement time - Very good correlation between model and measured data.
Keywords :
electrical conductivity measurement; electromagnetic coupling; lightning; soil; clutter signals; indirect coupling mechanisms; lightning; underground cavities; Antenna measurements; Current measurement; Electric variables measurement; Frequency; Lightning; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Optical coupling; Soil; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2008. AP-S 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2041-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2042-1
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2008.4619143