Fulchronograph

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005847",
  "term": "Fulchronograph",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument designed to record the temporal characteristics of lightning discharges, specifically the current waveform. It uses a rotating photographic film or electronic sensors to capture the rapid changes in current over time. This device provides detailed information about the duration, peak current, and number of strokes within a lightning flash.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/fulchronograph/"
}