Lightning: Physics and Effects
Vladimir A. Rakov, Martin A. Uman, "Lightning: Physics and Effects"
English | 2003 | ISBN: 0521583276, 0521035414 | 698 pages | PDF | 18 MB
English | 2003 | ISBN: 0521583276, 0521035414 | 698 pages | PDF | 18 MB
Lightning: Physics and Effects is the first book that covers essentially all aspects of lightning, including lightning physics, lightning protection and the interaction of lightning with a variety of objects and systems as well as with the environment. It is written in a style that will be accessible to the technical non-expert and is addressed to anyone interested in lightning and its effects. This will include physicists, engineers working in the power, communications, computer and aviation industries, meteorologists, atmospheric chemists, foresters, ecologists, physicians working in the area of electrical trauma and architects. This comprehensive reference volume contains over 300 illustrations, 70 tables containing quantitative information and a bibliography of more than 6000 references.