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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.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Physics Applied physics

• Full title: Art and Science of Lightning Protection
• Author: Martin A Uman
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 256
• EAN: 9780521878111
• ISBN: 052187811X
• ID: 04379072
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 654 g
• Dimensions: 256 × 180 × 18 mm
• Date of publishing: 24. January 2008

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