The Lightning Mapping Array (LMA) is a ground-based network of lightning detection sensors. An LMA network includes very high frequency (VHF) antennas, GPS receivers, and processing systems that determine the location, timing, and structure of total lightning. LMA has a horizontal spatial resolution of about 6-12 meters, a vertical resolution of roughly 20-30 meters, and a spatial coverage of approximately 200 km from the network center. It typically samples at 10 µs with about 95% accuracy within 100 km of the network. LMA networks are located in several areas, including Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Alabama, West Texas, Colorado, and Southern Ontario.
Instrument Details
- Magnetic/Electric
- Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Electricity > LightningEarth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Electricity
- Land Surface
- 10 μs, 80-100 μs
- 6-12 m (horizontal), 20-30 m (vertical)
- Variable
- Currently unavailble
Bill Rison, Paul Krehbiel, Ron Thomas
Bill Rison, Paul Krehbiel, Ron Thomas
New Mexico Tech
NSF, U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, New Mexico Universities Collaborative Research Program
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