The electrical nature of storms
By: Donald R. MacGorman, W. David Rust.
Contributors: Rust, W. D.
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 422
Subjects: Atmospheric electricity.; Thunderstorms.
Description: Rapid progress during the last twenty years has created a host of new technologies for studying electrical storms, including lightning mapping systems, new radars, satellite sensors, and new ways of measuring electric field and particle charge. This book explains how these advances have revolutionized our understanding. The books provides substantial background material, making it accessible to a broad scientific audience.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 369-403) and index.