Lightning Physics and Lightning Protection (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780750304771)

A clear, straightforward, and systematic presentation of complicated material, this resource provides deep insight into the physics of lightning, simple analytical estimates, and a detailed illustration of effects by computer simulation. This comprehensive and up-to-date review of lightning also includes its hazards and protection techniques. The authors examine conventional protective measures and supply technical advice and practical recommendations. They also discuss the initiation of a leader, lightning discharge processes, the effects of high-altitude constructions on lightning trajectory and leader attraction, lightning's electrical and magnetic fields, and underground communications. The book includes measurements useful for understanding lightning and its effects as well.

Author: Eduard M. Bazelyan,Yuri P. Raizer
ISBN-10: 0750304774
ISBN-13: 9780750304771
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2000
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.28w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2001 pg. 58