Time domain modeling of catenary lightning protection systems: how to design effective lightning protection systems

Author

Briët, Richard

Author_Institution

LT-MP Applications, Cypress, CA, USA

Volume

1

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

564

Abstract

Although we cannot say with certainty whether or not the least impedance-maximum probability approach for designing effective lightning protection systems is new for the scientific community, we do know that for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 780) even the idea is new. We discuss (1) the objectives and the minimum design requirements for modern lightning protection systems, (2) the fundamental basis for the design guideline, and (3) how widely accepted practices compromise the effectiveness of existing LPSs

Keywords

electromagnetic pulse; lightning protection; time-domain analysis; NFPA 780; National Fire Protection Association; catenary lightning protection systems; conducted LEMP protection; fire protection; high power protection; high voltage protection; least impedance-maximum probability approach; lightning protection systems design; minimum design requirements; radiated LEMP protection; time domain modeling; Art; Fires; Grounding; Guidelines; Hazards; Impedance; Lightning protection; Optical arrays; Optical propagation; Safety;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2001. EMC. 2001 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Montreal, Que.

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6569-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISEMC.2001.950705

Filename

950705