文档介绍：The Art and Science of Lightning Protection
A lightning strike to an unprotected object or system can be disastrous – in the
United States lightning is responsible for over 30 percent of all electric power failures;
causes property damage resulting in insurance claims of billions of dollars; and
accounts for an average of 85 fatalities a year, and probably ten times as many
injuries. This accessible book describes all aspects of lightning protection at a
moderately technical level and includes many illustrative drawings and photographs.
The physical behavior of lightning, various types of lightning damage, and
general principles of protection are introduced. Subsequent chapters then consider
specific protection of building structures; electrical and electronic equipment,
power munication lines; and objects such as humans, animals, aircraft,
launch vehicles, boats, and trees. Salient aspects of the 2004 US lightning protec-
tion standard NFPA 780 and the 2006 International IEC lightning protection
standards are discussed, as are non-standard and unapproved methods of lightning
protection. The role of lightning detection and warning in effective protection is
highlighted, and options for deflecting or eliminating lightning are considered.
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. It will also be of significant value to insurance
practitioners and physicians.
Martin A. Uman received his . in Electrical Engineering from Princeton
University in 1961. Following positions at the University of Arizona and
the Westinghouse Research Laboratories in Pittsburgh, he was appointed as a
Professor at the University of Florida in 1971. He was Chair of the Department
of Electrical puter Engineering from 1991 to 2003 and currently holds the
rank of Distinguished Professor. He is generally acknowledged