New PDF release: Lightning: Physics and Effects

By Vladimir A. Rakov,Martin A. Uman

ISBN-10: 0521035414

ISBN-13: 9780521035415

ISBN-10: 0521583276

ISBN-13: 9780521583275

Lightning: Physics and results is the 1st e-book that covers primarily all features of lightning, together with lightning physics, lightning security and the interplay of lightning with various gadgets and platforms in addition to with the surroundings. it really is written in a method that might be available to the technical non-expert and is addressed to a person drawn to lightning and its results. it will comprise physicists, engineers operating within the strength, communications, computing device and aviation industries, meteorologists, atmospheric chemists, foresters, ecologists, physicians operating within the quarter of electric trauma and designers. This complete reference quantity comprises over three hundred illustrations, 70 tables containing quantitative details and a bibliography of greater than 6000 references.

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