Global frequency and distribution of lightning as observed from space by the Optical Transient Detector

J. Christian, Hugh; J. Blakeslee, Richard; J. Boccippio, Dennis; L. Boeck, William; E. Buechler, Dennis; T. Driscoll, Kevin; J. Goodman, Steven; M. Hall, John; J. Koshak, William; M. Mach, Douglas; Stewart, Michael

doi:10.1029/2002jd002347

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Global frequency and distribution of lightning as observed from space by the Optical Transient Detector

Published in Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres • Jan 3, 2003

Authors:

Hugh J. Christian

Richard J. Blakeslee

Dennis J. Boccippio

Abstract

The Optical Transient Detector (OTD) is a space‐based instrument specifically designed to detect and locate lightning discharges as it orbits the Earth. This instrument is a scientific payload on the MicroLab‐1 satellite that was launched into a 70° inclination low Earth orbit in April 1995. Given t...

Subject

Thunderstorm

Lightning (connector)

Meteorology

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