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Comparison of Ground-Based 3-Dimensional Lightning Mapping Observation with Satellite-Based LIS Observations in Oklahoma3-dimensional lightning mapping observations were obtained in central Oklahoma during June 1998, using New Mexico Tech's Lightning Mapping Array (LMA). The results have been compared with observations of the discharges from space obtained by NASA's Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) spacecraft. Excellent spatial and temporal correlations were obtained between the two sets of observations. All discharges seen by LIS were mapped by the LMA. Most of the detected optical events were associated with lightning channels that extended into the upper part of the storm. Cloud-to-ground discharges that were confined to mid- and lower-altitudes tended to be detected by LIS at the time of late-stage return strokes. Extensive illumination tended to occur in impulsive bursts toward the end or part way through intracloud discharges and appeared to be produced by energetic K-changes that typically occur at these times.
Document ID
20000013356
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Thomas, Ronald J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Krehbiel, Paul R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Rison, William
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Hamlin, Timothy
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Boccippio, Dennis J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Goodman, Steven J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Christian, Hugh J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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