Discussion on “some investigations on lightning protection for buildings” (Deblois), Washington, D. C., April 24, 1914. (see proceedings for April, 1914)

E. E. F. Creighton: There has been very little work done on the direct study of cloud lightning, and therefore this paper may be considered as a turning point. There is no committee at the present time of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers or of the National Electric Light Association which will give this subject the study that is needed. Perhaps the problem is important enough to receive the attention of the Bureau of Standards, and it would be an excellent one for that bureau to take up. It requires not only an organization of trained laboratory men, but also men who can develop instruments as they are required by the conditions that become apparent.