The Lightning Mapping Array (LMA) is a ground-based network of lightning detection sensors. An LMA network consists of very high frequency (VHF) antennas, GPS receivers, and processing systems that measure the location, time, and structure of total lightning. LMA has a horizontal spatial resolution of approximately 6-12 meters, a vertical resolution of approximately 20-30 meters, and a spatial extent of about 200 km from the network center. It has a typical sampling frequency of 10 µs with around 95% accuracy within 100 km of the network. LMA networks exist in several locations 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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