Cloud-to-Ground Lightning in Malaysia: A Review Study

Abstract:

Lightning has been the major cause of power interruptions in Malaysia. Malaysia is located near the equator having approximately 200 thunder days per year. It is known to be among the highest lightning activity country worldwide. TNB as the main power supply utility in Malaysia has made an effort to reduce the power interruptions via installation of Lightning Detection Network (LDN) in 1994. This paper presents the history leading to modern LDN that capture lightning radiation fields at multiple remote sensors. The network has undergone a series of improvement between 2004 and 2009 in response to evolving detection technologies and requirements. Recent analyses on actual performance of the current LDN are also summarized. The paper includes short and long term requirements for improving the lightning measurements needed to address some open scientific questions and fill the needs of emerging applications.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 818)
• Pages: 140-145
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.818.140
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Chin Leong Wooi*, Zulkurnain Abdul-Malek, Noor Azlinda Ahmad, Mehrdad Mokhtari, Amir Hesam Khavari
• Keywords: FLASH, Ground Flash Density, Lightning Detection Network, Negative Return Stroke, Positive Return Stroke

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