Systems and methods for protecting a site from lightning...

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Meteorology

Electric disturbance

Reexamination Certificate

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07975542

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site.

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