Lightning Warning Systems

These atmospheric electric field measurements are useful for assessing the local lightning hazard and for thunderstorm research.

Features

• Electric field measurement made with reciprocating shutter instead of the traditional rotating vane field mill
• Power requirements are low; 9.6 to 16 Vdc; peak-current demand is 750 mA during motor operation
• Reliability: Ultra-reliable metallic ground connection of stator/rotor (no rotating contact)
• CR1000 datalogger within the system provides flexibility for additional meteorological measurements, control, and network integration
• Connectors are provided on the CS110 for attaching wind speed and direction, temperature and relative humidity, solar radiation, and rainfall sensors