Ground Optical Lightning Detector (GOLD)A photometer developed to characterize lightning from the ground is discussed. The detector and the electronic signal processing and data storage systems are presented along with field data measured by the system. The discussion will include improvements that will be incorporated to enhance the measurement of lightning and the data storage capability to record for many days without human involvement. Finally, the calibration of the GOLD system is presented.
Document ID
19910046035
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jackson, John, Jr. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Simmons, David (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)