The Art and Science of Lightning Protection (Paperback)

Martin A. Uman

ISBN 10: 0521158257 / ISBN 13: 9780521158251

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2010

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Paperback. A lightning strike to an unprotected object or system can be disastrous - in the United States lightning is responsible for over 30% of all electric power failures, causes billions of dollars' worth of property damage, and an average of 85 fatalities a year. This accessible text describes all aspects of lightning protection and includes many illustrative drawings and photographs. The author examines the physical behavior of lightning, various types of lightning damage, the role of lightning detection and warning in effective protection, as well as options for deflecting or eliminating lightning. U.S. and international lightning protection standards are discussed. This book will be essential reading for everyone involved in the business of lightning protection, including meteorologists, atmospheric scientists, architects, engineers, and fire-safety experts. Insurance practitioners and physicians will find this reference of significant value. This is a useful text describing all aspects of lightning protection, the physical behavior of lightning, lightning detection and warning, and deflecting or eliminating lightning. Containing many illustrative drawings and photographs, this is essential reading for meteorologists, atmospheric scientists, architects, engineers, and fire-safety experts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Art and Science of Lightning Protection (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521158257
• ISBN 13: 9780521158251
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A lightning strike to an unprotected object or system can be disastrous - in the United States lightning is responsible for over 30% of all electric power failures, causes billions of dollars' worth of property damage, and an average of 85 fatalities a year. This accessible text describes all aspects of lightning protection and includes many illustrative drawings and photographs. The author examines the physical behavior of lightning, various types of lightning damage, the role of lightning detection and warning in effective protection, as well as options for deflecting or eliminating lightning. U.S. and international lightning protection standards are discussed. This book will be essential reading for everyone involved in the business of lightning protection, including meteorologists, atmospheric scientists, architects, engineers, and fire-safety experts. Insurance practitioners and physicians will find this reference of significant value.

Book Description

This is a useful text describing all aspects of lightning protection, the physical behavior of lightning, lightning detection and warning, and deflecting or eliminating lightning. Containing many illustrative drawings and photographs, this is essential reading for meteorologists, atmospheric scientists, architects, engineers, and fire-safety experts.