MSFC shuttle lightning researchThe shuttle mesoscale lightning experiment (MLE), flown on earlier shuttle flights, and most recently flown on the following space transportation systems (STS's), STS-31, -32, -35, -37, -38, -40, -41, and -48, has continued to focus on obtaining additional quantitative measurements of lightning characteristics and to create a data base for use in demonstrating observation simulations for future spaceborne lightning mapping systems. These flights are also providing design criteria data for the design of a proposed shuttle MLE-type lightning research instrument called mesoscale lightning observational sensors (MELOS), which are currently under development here at MSFC.
Document ID
19930040920
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Vaughan, Otha H., Jr. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-0853
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit