Lightning protection systems: advantages and disadvantages

D.W. Zipse
1994 IEEE transactions on industry applications  
The successful 200-year-old method of using a (Franklin) rod to collect, control, and convey to earth the awesome and destructive power of lightning has produced other controversial, potential alternate methods. The mechanics and interaction of lightning-producing thunderclouds and earth are discussed. Compared to the Franklin Air Terminal (rod) and Faraday Cage method, the debatable advantages and disadvantages of the early streamer emission-enhanced ionizing air terminal and multipoint
more » ... ge systems are examined, along with conceptual future methods of lightning protection.
doi:10.1109/28.315250 fatcat:xf27zwaz2jfrlmt4q5vzrhmema