Lightning Information
From MariachiWiki
Background
By:Josh Seidman
Lightning is an eletrical phenomenom, and one of the many magnificent occurrences that are produced by the planet earth. Recently, scientists have shown a growing interest in the relationship between Cosmic Ray and Lightning activity.
MARIACHI is currently using two methods to measure lightning and its relationship with cosmic rays. The first method is the use of various Radar stations around BNL. In this part of the experiment, radio waves are bounced off the ionization cloud that forms following a lightning strike. The second method involves the use of an electrometer which measures the changes that occur in the electric field around BNL during a thunderstorm (for additional information on MARIACHI's electrometer and the progress that MARIACHI is making visit the Electrometer Enhancement page).
Lightning Links
- Information on Lightning Frequency
- Annual Lightning Flash Rate
- Annual Thunderstorms (Days/Year)
- Lightning Facts: Average Power, Volts, Current, etc.
- Current Thunderstorm Activity in the United States
- Current Lightning Strike Activity in the United States
- Lightning Detected Around Long Island (125 mile radius)
- Lightning Detected Around Long Island (375 mile radius)
- Boltek Lightning Trackers in the United States
More information to come...
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