Lightning detection network averts damage and speeds restoration

Author

Bernstein, Ralph ; Samm, Ralph ; Cummins, Ken ; Pyle, Richard ; Tuel, Jeff

Author_Institution

Electr. Power Res. Inst., Palo Alto, CA, USA

Volume

9

Issue

2

fYear

1996

fDate

4/1/1996 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

12

Lastpage

17

Abstract

Based on an extensive survey of US electric utilities, lightning is the single largest cause of outages on distribution and transmission systems in lightning-prone areas. Here, the authors describe how, with the aid of a network of electromagnetic sensors, computer systems, and satellite communications, the National Lightning Detection Network can now help electric utilities prepare for storms. Tools to track thunderstorms for advance warning thus enable utilities to reduce damage and shorten repair time

Keywords

atmospheric measuring apparatus; distribution networks; electricity supply industry; lightning; lightning protection; power system protection; power system restoration; thunderstorms; transmission networks; National Lightning Detection Network; USA; computer systems; distribution systems; electric utilities; electromagnetic sensors; lightning outages; satellite communications; thunderstorms; transmission systems; Lightning; Magnetic sensors; Maintenance; Navigation; Power industry; Power system analysis computing; Power system faults; Power system measurements; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Storms;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer Applications in Power, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0895-0156

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/67.491513

Filename

491513