Apparatus and method for detecting and displaying lightning

Details Apparatus and method for detecting and displaying lightning Apparatus and method for detecting and displaying lightning

1993-05-18

1994-07-19

Hellner, Mark

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Directive

Position indicating

342 26, 342182, G01S 302

Patent

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053313305

ABSTRACT:
A lightning detection and display system for aircraft is disclosed. A lightning detection system detects the bearing and distance of lightning strikes to the aircraft and the aircraft navigation system determines the aircraft position relative to earth. A computer then calculates the position of each strike relative to earth and displays the aircraft's position and lightning strike locations in their correct relative positions. While the aircraft moves, the computer periodically updates the display data to maintain an accurate depiction. The system stores a history of lightning strikes and displays such history in a time-lapse mode to represent the storm's trend in direction and magnitude.

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