Simulations of lightning optical waveforms as seen through clouds by satellites

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

Volumn 106, Issue D15, 2001, Pages 17103-17114

  Light, T E ^a   Suszcynsky, D M ^a   Kirkland, M W ^a   Jacobson, A R ^a  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CLOUD; LIGHTNING; OPTICAL PROPERTY; SATELLITE IMAGERY;

EID: 0034823350     PISSN: 01480227     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2001JD900051     Document Type: Article

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