Title :
Thunderstorm warning alarms methodology using electric field mills and lightning location networks in mountainous regions
Author :
Lopez, J. ; Pérez, E. ; Herrera, J. ; Aranguren, D. ; Porras, L.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Univ. of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
Abstract :
This paper presents a methodology for thunderstorm warning alarming using electric field measurements and lightning location data under mountainous conditions in Medellín - Colombia. The methodology is used to set warning criteria for preventing human and sensitive systems risks and damages.
Keywords :
electric fields; lightning protection; thunderstorms; Colombia; Medellín; electric field measurements; electric field mills; lightning location data; lightning location networks; mountainous regions; sensitive systems risks; thunderstorm warning alarm methodology; warning criteria; Economics; Injuries; Loss measurement; Electric field mill; forecast verification; lightning location system; non flat terrain; two area method;
Conference_Titel :
Lightning Protection (ICLP), 2012 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vienna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1898-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1896-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICLP.2012.6344397
