Radius of protection
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008353
The horizontal distance from a lightning rod or other lightning protection system within which objects are considered to be protected from direct lightning strikes. This radius is determined by the height of the protection system and the specified protection level. It defines the effective area where the lightning current is likely to be intercepted.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008353 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The horizontal distance from a lightning rod or other lightning protection system within which objects are considered to be protected from direct lightning strikes. This radius is determined by the height of the protection system and the specified protection level. It defines the effective area where the lightning current is likely to be intercepted.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radius-of-protection/"
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