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Detection and analysis of radio frequency lightning emissionsThe feasibility study of detection of lightning discharges from a geosynchronous satellite requires adequate ground-based information regarding emission characteristics. In this investigation, a measurement system for collection of S-band emission data is set up and calibrated, and the operations procedures for rapid data collection during a storm activity developed. The system collects emission data in two modes; a digitized, high-resolution, short duration record stored in solid-state memory, and a continuous long-duration record on magnetic tape. Representative lightning flash data are shown. Preliminary results indicate appreciable RF emissions at 2 gHz from both the leader and return strokes portions of the cloud-to-ground discharge with strong peaks associated with the return strokes.
Document ID
19820009178
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Jalali, F.
(Fort Valley State Coll. GA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Alabama Univ. in Huntsville The 1981 NASA(ASEE Summer Fac. Fellowship Program
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
82N17052
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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