The National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) is a remote, ground-based network operated by Vaisala. It comprises more than 100 lightning detection sensors across the United States. These sensors detect the electromagnetic signals emitted by lightning to provide information on the location, time, polarity, and amplitude of each lightning stroke. NLDN has a detection efficiency of greater than 95% for cloud-to-ground lightning and a location accuracy of better than 100 m.
Instrument Details
- Magnetic/Electric
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Electricity > LightningEarth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric ElectricityEarth Science > Atmosphere > Weather Events > Lightning
- Land Surface, Troposphere
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