Sferics receiver

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008813",
  "term": "Sferics receiver",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An electronic device designed to detect and process the electromagnetic impulses generated by lightning. This instrument captures the radio waves emitted by lightning strikes, which are then analyzed to determine the location and characteristics of the discharge. Sferics receivers are integral components of lightning detection systems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "lightning direction finder"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "narrow-sector recorder",
    "lightning detection network"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sferics-receiver/"
}