Lightning-induced effects on VLF/LF radio propagationIn recent years, at least two different ways in which energy from lightning discharges couples into the lower ionosphere and the radiation belts have come to the fore. In this paper, we briefly review these recent results especially from the point of view of their effects on VLF/LF radio propagation in the earth-ionosphere wave guide. We separately discuss two different mechanisms of coupling, namely lightning-induced electron precipitation, and lightning-induced heating and ionization of the lower ionosphere. We also discuss a planned active VLF wave-injection experiment designed to investigate ionospheric heating by VLF waves under controlled conditions and to generate ELF waves by modulated VLF heating.
Document ID
19930021548
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Inan, U. S. (Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Rodriguez, J. V. (Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD, ELF(VLF)LF Radio Propagation and Systems Aspects