Computer simulation of a downward negative stepped leader and its interaction with a ground structure

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 105, Issue D17, 2000, Pages 22361-22369

  Mazur, V ^a   Ruhnke, L H ^b,d   Bondiou Clergerie, A ^c   Lalande, P ^c  

^a NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY   (United States)

^b Off Natl d'Etud Rech Aerospat ^*

^c ONERA   (France)

^d Sun City Hilton Department   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; LAND SURFACE; LIGHTNING; THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING;

EID: 0033762868     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2000JD900278     Document Type: Article

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