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Lightning detection

Known as: Lightning detector, StormScope, StrikeFinder 
A lightning detector is a device that detects lightning produced by thunderstorms. There are three primary types of detectors: ground-based systems… 
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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
An evaluation of the Worldwide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) using the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) as ground truth
[1] A performance assessment of the Worldwide Lightning Location Network (WWLLN) is presented using the National Lightning… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Relationships among Lightning, Precipitation, and Hydrometeor Characteristics over the North Pacific Ocean*
Abstract Lightning data from the Pacific Lightning Detection Network (PacNet) and Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) on the Tropical… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Anomalous lightning activity over the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo due to urban effects
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Development of the National Lightning Detection Network
The development of the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) can be traced from the initial funding by the Electric Power… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Lightning Location System and Lightning Detection Network of China Power Grid
In the past 20 years,lightning location system is the most widely used lightning detection measurement in the field of lightning… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) performance in southern Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma in 2003–2004
[1] Four field campaigns were conducted in southern Arizona (AZ) and in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma (TX-OK) in 2003 and… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
WWLL global lightning detection system: Regional validation study in Brazil
An experimental lightning detection network, the World Wide Lightning Location network (WWLL), is being developed to provide real… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Early/fast VLF events produced by electron density changes associated with sprite halos
[1] The magnitudes of scattered fields produced during early/fast very low frequency (VLF) events observed at 13 closely spaced… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Evidence for continuing current in sprite‐producing cloud‐to‐ground lightning
Radio atmospherics launched by sprite-producing positive cloud-to-ground lightning flashes and observed at Palmer Station… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
The East Coast Lightning Detection Network
A magnetic direction-finding network for the detection of lightning cloud-to-ground strikes has been installed along the East… 
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