Search for dissertations about: "lightning initiation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words lightning initiation.
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1. On the Attachment of Lightning Flashes to Grounded Structures
Abstract : This thesis deals with the physical modeling of the initiation and propagation of upward positive leader discharges from grounded structures during lightning strikes. It includes the analysis of upward leaders initiated under the influence of the electric field produced by a dominant negative cloud charge and due to the combined action of a negative thundercloud and a descending downward stepped negative leader. READ MORE
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2. Experimental Observations and Theoretical Modeling of Lightning Interaction with Tall Objects
Abstract : This thesis investigates various discharge processes associated with upward lightning initiated from tall objects, both experimentally and theoretically, trying to bridge the knowledge-gap in understanding the mechanisms of the phenomena.Upward lightning initiation has attracted a great deal of interest during recent years due to the proliferation of tall communication towers and wind turbines. READ MORE
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3. Some Properties of Lightning Flashes to a Tall Tower on a Mountain Top
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4. Features and Origin of Electromagnetic Fields Generated by Lightning Flashes
Abstract : Negative cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning flashes transport negative charge from cloud to ground. Negative ground flashes typically involve various processes identified as preliminary breakdown, stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader, dart-stepped leader, subsequent return stroke, and cloud activity between strokes, such as regular pulse trains and chaotic pulse trains. READ MORE
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5. On the Attachment of Lightning Flashes to Wind Turbines
Abstract : The work presented in this thesis aims at investigating the attachment of lightning flashes to wind turbines. Modern wind turbines are highly exposed to lightning strikes, due to the increase of their height and the rotation of the blades. Upward lightning is the dominant mechanism of lightning strikes to them. READ MORE