The National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) is a remote, ground-based network operated by Vaisala. It consists of over 100 lightning detection sensors across the United States. These sensors detect the electromagnetic signals given off by lightning to provide information about the location, time, polarity, and amplitude of each lightning stroke. NLDN has a detection efficiency greater than 95% for cloud-ground lightning and has 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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