Last Updated: 06/30/2006

Lightning, atmospheric electricity, lightning protection

"Lightning: Physics and Effects (Encyclopedia of Lightning)" by Rakov and Uman 

University of Florida Lightning Research Group

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Memberships

• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Fellow, 2005-present
• American Geophysical Union ( AGU ), Member, 1989-present
• IEEE , Senior Member, 1996-2002; Fellow, since 2003
• American Meteorological Society ( AMS ), Member, 1996-present
• Society of Automotive Engineers ( SAE Aerospace ), Member, 1999-present
• IEEE Power Engineering Society, Member, 2001-present
• IEEE EMC Society, Member, 2001-present
• American Society for Engineering Education, Member, since 2003

Committee Chairmanships and Memberships  

• AGU Committee on Atmospheric and Space Electricity ( CASE), Chairman, 2000-2002; Member, 1996-2000 (two terms)
• Technical Program Committee on Lightning for the biennial International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility , Chairman, 1997-present
• Ad Hoc Committee to revise topics for the International Conference on Lightning Protection, Chairman, 1996-1998
• CIGRE (International Conference on Large High Voltage Electric Systems) Working Group 33.01 "Lightning" (29 members representing 25 countries), Member, 1991-present
• Steering Committee for the International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Member, 1998-present
• IEEE Working Group on the Lightning Performance of Distribution Lines, Member, 1999-present
• International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity (22 members representing 10 countries), Member, 1999-2007
• Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Member, 2000-present
• Fall AGU Meeting Program Committee, Member, 2001
• AMS Science and Technology Committee on Atmospheric Electricity, Member, 2001-2004
• Underwriters Laboratories Standards Technical Panel (STP) for Lightning Protection Components, Member, 2001-present
• Editor's Choice - Atmospheric Electricity (AGU electronic journal) Advisory Panel, Member, 2001-present
• International Advisory Committee for the PowerTech Conference, Member, 2002-present
• Steering Committee of the International Project on Electromagnetic Radiation from Tall Structure Lightning, Member, 2002-present
• National Lightning Safety Institute, Board of Advisors, Member, 2002-present
• Program Committee of the International Conference on Nonlinear Phenomena in Environmental Research, Member, 2003
• Underwriters Laboratories Standards Technical Panel for Surge Protective Devices (STP 1449), Member, 2003-present
• Scientific Committee of the International Symposium on Power Quality (SICEL'2003 and SICEL'2005), Member, 2003 and 2005
• National Fire Protection Association Committee on the Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems (NFPA 780), Member, 2004 - present
• Technical Committee of the 6th International Workshop on Physics of Lightning, Member, 2004
• Program Committee of the VI International Suzdal URSI Symposium, Member, 2004
• Scientific Committee of the 1st International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2004, Member, 2004
• STP 96/UL 96A Grounding Task Force, Member, 2004-present
• Technical Program Committee on Lightning for EMC Zurich in Singapore, Chairman, 2005-2006
• Scientific/Technical Committee of the 2005 International Symposium on EMC (ISEMC 2005), Member, 2005
• Program Committee for the 2nd Conference on Meteorological Applications of Lightning, Atlanta, Georgia (part of the 2006 AMS Annual Meeting), Member, 2005-2006
• NFPA 780 Modeling Task Group, Member, 2005-present
• URSI Commission E, Co-Chair of the Working Group on Lightning, 2005-present
• IEEE EMC Society, Technical Committee on High Power Electromagnetics (TC-5), Lightning Subcommittee, Member, 2005-present
• Technical Program Committee for the 2005 International Lightning Conference in Shanghai, China, Member, 2005

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PUBLICATIONS
 

Book

    1. "Lightning: Physics and Effects" , Cambridge University Press , 687 p., 2003, ISBN 0521583276, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.

Book Chapters

   10. "Testing of Russian image-converter cameras K004M and K008 in recording triggered (artificially initiated) and natural lightning in Florida", in "Photoelectronic Measurements", Universitetskaya Kniga, Moscow, Russia, 2005, pp. 479-510, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R.C. Olsen.
   9. "Lightning Flashes Transporting Both Negative and Positive Charges to Ground", Recent Progresses in Lightning Physics, ed. C. Pontikis, Research Signpost, 2005, pp. 9-21, V.A. Rakov.
   8. "Initiation of Lightning in Thunderclouds", Recent Res. Devel. Geophysics, 6, 2004, pp. 1-35, Research Signpost, India, V.A. Rakov.
   7. "A Review of the Interaction of Lightning with Tall Objects", Recent Res. Devel. Geophysics, 5, 2003, pp. 57-71, Research Signpost, India, V.A. Rakov.
   6. "Positive Blitzentladungen", Jahrbuch Elektrotechnik 2003, pp. 315-324, VDE VERLAG GMBH, Offenbach, V.A. Rakov
   5. "Review of 'Non-Conventional' Approaches to Triggering Lightning Discharges", Recent Res. Devel. Geophysics, 4, 2002, pp. 1-8, Research Signpost, India, V.A. Rakov.
   4. "Lightning Discharges Triggered Using Rocket-and-Wire Techniques", Recent Res. Devel. Geophysics, 2, 1999, pp. 141-171, Research Signpost, India, V.A. Rakov.
   3. "Experience in Estimating of the Lightning Flash Counter Characteristics" (in Russian), Characteristics of Thunderstorm Impact and Lightning Protection, published by the State Power Engineering Research Institute (ENIN), Moscow (1989), pp. 35-44, V.A. Rakov, V.A. Zapryagaev, and R.F. Esipenko.
   2. "On Estimating of Ground Flash Density Territorial Distribution Using Lightning Flash Counters" (in Russian), Characteristics of Thunderstorm Impact and Lightning Protection, published by the State Power Engineering Research Institute (ENIN), Moscow (1989), pp. 26-35, V.A. Rakov, Y.R. Shoivanov, D.V. Shelukhin, and S.A. Proshutinskaya.
   1. "Thunderstorms Causing Forest Fires" (in Russian), Forest Fires and Fighting Them, published by Leningrad Forestry Research Institute, Leningrad (1989), pp. 18-24, L.V. Stolyarchuk, V.A. Rakov, and A.Y. Belaya.

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Articles in Reviewed Journals

2006

   141. “On the constraints imposed by the close electric field signature on the equivalent corona current in lightning return stroke models”, IEEE Trans. on EMC, submitted, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, and R. Montano
   140. "Insights into the ground attachment process of natural lightning gained from an unusual triggered-lightning flash", J. Geophys. Res., submitted, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   139. "A current generation type return stroke model that predicts the return stroke velocity", J. Lightning Research, to be submitted, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
   138. "Lightning Return Stroke Speed", J. Lightning Research, submitted, V.A. Rakov.
   137. "Review of three equivalent approaches for computing electromagnetic fields from an extending lightning discharge", J. Lightning Research, submitted, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov.
   136. "Transmission Line Model of Lightning Return Strokes Generalized to Include a Tall Grounded Strike Object and an Upward Connecting Leader", IEEE Trans. on EMC, submitted, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
   135. "Measurements of NOx produced by rocket-triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., to be submitted, M. Rahman, V. Cooray, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, P. Liyanage, B.A. DeCarlo, J. Jerauld, and R.C. Olsen III
   134. "Are lightning M-components capable of initiating sprites and sprite halos?", J. Geophys. Res., submitted, S.A. Yashunin, E.A. Mareev, and V.A. Rakov
   133. "Equivalency of lightning return stroke models employing lumped and distributed current sources", IEEE Trans. on EMC, submitted, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
   132. "Electromagnetic models of the lightning return stroke", J. Geophys. Res., submitted, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
   131. "Direct Lightning Strikes to Test Power Distribution Lines - Part 1: Experiment and Overall Results", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, submitted, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, A.G. Mata, C.T. Mata, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
   130. "Direct Lightning Strikes to Test Power Distribution Lines - Part 2: Current Division Among Multiple Arresters and Grounds", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, submitted, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, A.G. Mata, C.T. Mata, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
   129. "The relationship between the leader charge and the return stroke current - Berger's data revisited", J. Electrostatics, submitted, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, and N. Theethayi
   128. "Lightning-Induced Currents in Buried Coaxial Cables: A Frequency-Domain Approach and Its Validation Using Rocket-Triggered Lightning", J. Electrostatics, accepted, E. Petrache, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, and J. Schoene
   127. "Return Stroke Current Profiles and Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Lightning Strikes to Tall Towers: Comparison of Engineering Models", J. Electrostatics, submitted, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, and J.L. Bermudez
   126. "Estimation of input energy in rocket-triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L05702, doi:10.1029/2005GL025141, V. Jayakumar, V.A. Rakov, M. Miki, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, and K.J. Rambo.
   125. "A Study of the Lightning-Channel Corona Sheath", J. Geophys. Res., 2006, in press, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
   124. "Leader/return-stroke-like processes in the initial stage of rocket-triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., accepted, R.C. Olsen, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo
   123. "On representation of lightning return stroke as a lossy monopole antenna with inductive loading", IEEE Trans. on EMC, submitted, S. Bonyadi-ram, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov
   122. "Voltages Induced on an Overhead Wire by Lightning Strikes to a Nearby Tall Grounded Object", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 48, No. 1, February 2006, pp. 212-224, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov

2005

   121. "Comments on: Analysis of lightning-radiated electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of lossy ground', Authors' Reply", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 1026-1027, November 2005, A. Shoory, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov
   120. "An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network in Florida using triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D19106, doi:10.1029/2005JD005924, 2005, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer
   119. "Comments on: Radio frequency radiation beam pattern of lightning return strikes: A revisit to theoretical analysis' by Xuan-Min Shao, Abram R. Jacobson, and T. Joseph Fitzgerald", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D24105, doi:10.1029/2004JD005729, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov
   118. "Lightning electromagnetic environment in the presence of a tall grounded strike object", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D09108, doi:10.1029/2004JD005505, 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
   117. "X-ray bursts associated with leader steps in cloud-to-ground lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L01803, doi:10.1029/2004GL021782, 2005, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, A. Chrest, B. Wright, E. Kozak, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, and K.J. Rambo.
   116. "Close electric field signatures of dart leader/return stroke sequences in rocket-triggered lightning showing residual fields", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D07205, doi:10.1029/2004JD005417, 2005, V.A. Rakov, V. Kodali, D.E. Crawford, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   115. "Oxide reduction during triggered-lightning fulgurite formation", J. Atmos. Solar-Ter. Phys., 67, 423-428, 2005, B.E. Jones, K.S. Jones, K.J. Rambo, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, and M.A. Uman
   114. "On the use of lumped sources in lightning return stroke models", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D03101, doi: 10.1029/2004JD005202, 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
   113. "Analysis of lightning-radiated electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of lossy ground", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 131-145, February 2005, A. Shoory, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov
   112. "Lightning-induced disturbances in buried cables - part II: Experiment and model validation", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 509-520, Aug. 2005, M. Paolone, E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, and J. Schoene
   111. "Lightning-induced disturbances on buried cables - part I: Theory", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 498-508, Aug. 2005, E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, M. Paolone, C.A. Nucci, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman
   110. "On the interpretation of ground reflections observed in small-scale experiments simulating lightning strikes to towers", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 533-542, Aug. 2005, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
   109. "On the mechanism of attenuation of current waves propagating along a vertical perfectly conducting wire above ground: application to lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 521-532, Aug. 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
   108. "Initial stage in lightning initiated from tall objects and in rocket-triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D02109, doi:10.1029/2003JD004474, 2005, M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, T. Shindo, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang
   107. "A review of ten years of triggered-lightning experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", Atmos. Res., vol. 76, issue 1-4, pp. 504-518, 2005, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo
106. "Triggered-lightning properties inferred from measured currents and very close electric fields", Atmos. Res., vol. 76, issue 1-4, pp. 355-376, 2005, V. Kodali, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, and J. Jerauld
   105. "A comparison of channel-base currents and optical signals for rocket-triggered lightning strokes", Atmos. Res., vol. 76, issue 1-4, pp. 412-422, 2005, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton

2004

   104. "Observed one-dimensional return stroke propagation speeds in the bottom 170 m of a rocket-triggered lightning channel", Geophys. Res. Lett., 31, L16107, doi: 10.1029/2004GL020187, 2004, R.C. Olsen, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and N. Grimes
   103. "A triggered lightning flash containing both negative and positive strokes", Geophys. Res. Lett., 31, L08104, doi:10.1029/2004GL019457, 2004, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and D.M. Jordan
   102. "A ground level gamma-ray burst observed in association with rocket-triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 31, L05118, doi:10.1029/2003GL018770, 2004, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
   101. "Measurements of x-ray emission from rocket-triggered lightning", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 31, L05118, doi:10.1029/2003GL018770, 2004, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, and A. Chrest, M. A. Uman, V. A. Rakov, K. J. Rambo, D. M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
   100. "A Model to Represent Negative and Positive Lightning First Return Strokes with Connecting Leaders", J. Electrostatics, 60, 97-109, 2004, V. Cooray, R. Montano, and V. Rakov
   99. "On the Estimation of Lightning Peak Currents from Measured Fields Using Lightning Location Systems", J. Electrostatics, 60, 121-129, 2004, F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein, and V.A. Rakov
   98. "Triggered Lightning Testing of an Airport Runway Lighting System", IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 46, No. 1, 2004, Mirela Bejleri, Vladimir A. Rakov, Martin A. Uman, Keith J. Rambo, Carlos T. Mata, and Mark I. Fernandez

2003

   97. "On the Transmission Line Model for Lightning Return Stroke Representation", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 30, No. 24, 2294, doi:10.1029/2003GL018407, 2003, Baba, Y. and V.A. Rakov.
   96. " Die Anfangsphase von Aufwartsblitzen ", ETZ Elektrotech. Autom., Heft 3-4, 50-55, 2003, M. Miki, T. Shindo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang.
   95. "M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer to Ground in Lightning Discharges", ETZ Elektrotech. Autom., Heft 3-4, 53, 2003, V.A. Rakov.

   94. "Comment on "On the Concepts Used in Return Stroke Models Applied in Engineering Practice" (Cooray, 2003)", IEEE Trans. on EMC, IEEE Transactions on  Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 45, No. 3, 567, 2003, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, and J. Schoene
   93. "Test of the Transmission Line Model and the Traveling Current Source Model with Triggered Lightning Return Strokes at Very Close Range", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D23, 4737, doi:10.1029/2003JD003683, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   92. "Cutoff and Re-Establishment of Current in Rocket-Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D23, 4747, doi:10.1029/2003JD003694, V.A. Rakov, D.E. Crawford, V. Kodali, V.P. Idone, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, and K.J. Rambo.
   91. "Application of the Antenna Theory Model to a Tall Tower Struck by Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D17, 4542, doi: 10.1029/2003JD003398,  2003, Kordi, R. Moini, W. Janischewskyj, A.M. Hussein, V. Shostak, and V.A. Rakov
   90. "Return-Stroke Multiplicity of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning
Flashes", Journal of Applied Meteorology, Volume 42, 1455-1462, V.A. Rakov and G.R. Huffines.
   89. "Lightning Electric Field Intensity at High Altitudes: Inferences for Production of Elves", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D20, 4639, doi: 10.1029/2003JD003618, 2003, V.A. Rakov and W.G. Tuni
   88. "Energetic Radiation Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning", Science, 299, 694-697, 2003, J.R. Dwyer, M.A. Uman, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, E.L. Caraway, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, V. Corbin, and B. Wright
   87. "A Review of Positive and Bipolar Lightning Discharges", Bull. Amer. Meteorol. Soc., June 2003, 767-775, V. A. Rakov.
   86. "Statistical Characteristics of the Electric and Magnetic Fields and Their Time Derivatives 15 m and 30 m from Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys, Res, Vol. 108, No. D6, 4192, doi:10.1029/2002JD002698, 2003, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, V. Kodali, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer.

   84. “A Review of the Interaction of Lightning with Airborne Vehicles ”, Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 39, 61-81, 2003, M.A. Uman and V.A. Rakov.

2002

   83. "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment for Aircraft Testing", SAE 2001 Transactions – Journal of Aerospace, pp. 312-319, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.

   82. "Surges Superimposed on Continuing Currents in Lightning Discharges", SAE 2001 Transactions – Journal of Aerospace, pp. 380-385, V.A. Rakov.

   81. "A Critical Review of Nonconventional Approaches to Lightning Protection ", Bull. Amer. Meteorol. Soc., December 2002, 1809-1820, M.A. Uman and V.A. Rakov.

   80. "The Effect of Vertically-Extended Strike Object on the Distribution of Current Along the Lightning Channel", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 107, No. D23, 4699, doi:10.1029/2002JD002119, 2002, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, and J.L. Bermudez.

   79. "Correlated Time Derivatives of Current, Electric Field Intensity, and Magnetic Flux Density for Triggered Lightning at 15 m ", J. Geophys. Res., 107(D13), art. no. 4160, 10.1029/2000JD000249, 2002, 11 p., M.A. Uman, J. Schoene, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.

   78. "Comment on "Return Stroke Transmission Line Model for Stroke Speed Near and Equal That of Light" by R. Thottappillil, J. Schoene, and M.A. Uman " by R. Thottappillil, J. Schoene, and M.A. Uman", Geophys. Res. Lett., 29(10), art. no. 1369, 10.1029/2001GL014602, 2002, 3 p., B. Kordi, R. Moini, and V.A. Rakov.

   77. "Electric Fields Near Triggered Lightning Channels Measured with Pockels Sensors", J. Geophys. Res., 107(D16), 10.1029/2001JD001087, 2002, 11 p., M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, and M.A. Uman.

   76. "Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building: Triggered-Lightning Experiments ", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, 17(2), 575-586, 2002, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I., Fernandez, C.T. Mata, K.T. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.R. Sutil.  

2001

   75. "Positive Blitzentladungen", ETZ Elektrotech. Autom., 122(5), 26-29, 2001, V.A. Rakov.
   74. "M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer to Ground in Lightning Discharges", J. Geophys. Res., 106, 22,817-22,831, 2001, V.A. Rakov, D.E. Crawford, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, M.A. Uman, and R. Thottappillil.
   73. "The Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment: Dart-Leader Electric Field Change Versus Distance", J. Geophys. Res., 106, 14,909-14,917, 2001, D.E. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.J. Fisher.
   72. "On Different Approaches to Calculating Lightning Electric Fields", J. Geophys. Res., 106, 14,191-14,205, 2001, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov
   71. "Transient Response of a Tall Object to Lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, 43, 654-661, 2001, V.A. Rakov.

2000

   70. "Luminosity Waves in Branched Channels of Two Negative Lightning Flashes", Journal of Atmospheric Electricity, 20, 91-97, 2000, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   69. "A New Lightning Return Stroke Model Based on Antenna Theory ", J. Geophys. Res., 105, 29,693-29,702, 2000, R. Moini, B. Kordi, G.Z. Rafi, and V.A. Rakov.
   68. " Small Shelters and Safety from Lightning ", Golf Course Management, 68, 104-112, 2000, R. Kithil and V. Rakov.
   67. "Time Derivative of the Electric Field 10, 14, and 30 m from Triggered Lightning Strokes ", J. Geophys. Res., 105, 15,577-15,595, 2000, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, G.H. Schnetzer, K.J. Rambo, D.E. Crawford, and R.J. Fisher.
   66. "EMTP Modeling of a Triggered-Lightning Strike to the Phase Conductor of an Overhead Distribution Line ", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, 15(4), 1175-1181, 2000, C.T. Mata, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.

1999

   65. " Lightning Makes Glass ", Journal of the Glass Art Society, pp. 45-50, 1999, V.A. Rakov.
   64. "Observed Leader and Return-Stroke Propagation Characteristics in the Bottom 400 m of the Rocket Triggered Lightning Channel", J. Geophys. Res., 104, 14,369-14,376, 1999, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   63. "Performance of MOV Arresters During Very Close, Direct Lightning Strikes to a Power Distribution System ", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, vol. 14, No. 2, April 1999, pp. 411-418, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   62. "Characterization of the Initial Stage of Negative Rocket-Triggered Lightning ", J. Geophys. Res., 104, 4213-4222, 1999, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
   61. "Attachment Process in Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes ", J. Geophys. Res., 104, 2141-2150, 1999, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, D. Crawford, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, and Z.-I. Kawasaki.

1998

   60. "New Insights into Lightning Processes Gained from Triggered-Lightning Experiments in Florida and Alabama", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 14,117-14,130 (1998), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, M.I. Fernandez, R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P. Lalande, A. Bonamy, P. Laroche, and A. Bondiou-Clergerie.
   59. "Leader Properties Determined with Triggered Lightning Techniques", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 14,109-14,115 (1998), P. Lalande, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, P. Laroche, A. Eybert-Berard, J.-P. Berlandis, B. Bador, A. Bonamy, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov
   58. "Review and Evaluation of Lightning Return Stroke Models Including Some Aspects of Their Application ", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 40, No. 4, November 1998, part II, Special Issue on Lightning, pp. 403-426, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   57. " Lightning Characteristics Based on Data from the Austrian Lightning Locating System ", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 40, No. 4, November 1998, part II, Special Issue on Lightning, pp. 452-464, G. Diendorfer, W. Schulz, and V.A. Rakov.
   56. "Some Inferences on the Propagation Mechanisms of Dart Leaders and Return Strokes ", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 1879-1887, 1998, V.A. Rakov.
   55. "Treatment of Retardation Effects in Calculating the Radiated Electromagnetic Fields from the Lightning Discharge ", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 9003-9013, 1998, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.

1997

   54. "Luminosity Characteristics of Dart Leaders and Return Strokes in Natural Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 102, 22,025-22,032, 1997, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, W.H. Besley, and M.A. Uman.
   53. "Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida (1993-1995)", Trans. of IEE Japan, Special Issue on Artificial Rocket Triggered Lightning, Vol. 117-B, No. 4, 446-452, 1997, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, D.J. Cordier, R.M. Chandler,R. Bernstein, and C. Golden.
   52. "Distribution of Charge Along the Lightning Channel: Relation to Remote Electric and Magnetic Fields and to Return-Stroke Models", J. Geophys. Res., 102, 6987-7006, 1997, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.

1996

   51. "Bursts of Pulses in Lightning Electromagnetic Radiation: Observations and Implications for Lightning Test Standards ", IEEE Trans. on EMC, 38, No. 2, 156-164 (1996) V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.R. Hoffman, M.W. Masters, and M. Brook.

1995

   50. "Properties of M-Components from Currents Measured at Triggered-Lightning Channel Base", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 25,711-25,720 (1995) R. Thottappillil, J.D. Goldberg, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R.J. Fisher, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   49. "Mechanism of the Lightning M Component", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 25,701-25,710 (1995), V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and P.P. Barker.
   48. "Luminosity Characteristics of Lightning M Components", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 25,695-25,700 (1995), D.M. Jordan, V.P. Idone, R.E. Orville, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   47. " Review of Recent Lightning Research at the University of Florida ", Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik (Austria), 112, No.6, 262-265 (1995), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R. Thottappillil.
   46. "Characterization of Vertical Electric Fields 500 m and 30 m from Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 863-8872 (1995), M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and C.A. Nucci.

1994

   45. "Microsecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses in Cloud Lightning Discharges", J. Geophys. Res., 99, 14,353-14,360 (1994), Y. Villanueva, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and M. Brook.
   44. "Review of Lightning Properties from Electric Field and TV Observations", J. Geophys. Res., 99, 10,745-10,750 (1994), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil.
   43. "Origin of Lightning Electric Field Signatures Showing Two Return-Stroke Waveforms Separated in Time by a Millisecond or Less", J. Geophys. Res., 99, 8157-8165 (1994), V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.

1993

   42. "Parameters of Triggered Lightning Flashes in Florida and Alabama", J. Geophys. Res., 98, 22,887-22,902 (1993), R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and J.D. Goldberg.
   41. "Data Acquired with the LLP Lightning Locating Systems" (in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, 7, 105-114 (1993), V.A. Rakov.

1992

   40. "Electric Field Pulses in K and M Changes of Lightning Ground Flashes", J. Geophys. Res., 97, 9935-9950 (1992), V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman.
   39. "Lightning Subsequent Stroke Electric Field Peak Greater than the First Stroke Peak and Multiple Ground Terminations", J. Geophys. Res., 97, 7503-7509 (1992), R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, W.H. Beasley, M.J. Master, D.V. Shelukhin.
   38. "On the Empirical Formula of Willett et al. Relating Lightning Return Stroke Peak Current and Peak Electric Field", J. Geophys. Res., 97, 11,527-11,533 (1992), V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman.
   37. "Observed Dart Leader Speed in Natural and Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 97, 9951- 9957 (1992), D.M. Jordan, V.P. Idone, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, W.H. Beasley, H. Jurenka.
   36. "On the Possibility to Improve an Accuracy of the Field Amplitude Lightning-Ranging Technique" (in Russian), Proceedings of Russian Academy of Sciences (ser. Radiotekhnika i Elektronika), 37, No. 2, 237-239 (1992), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.V. Shelukhin.

1991

   35. "Negative Lightning Flashes Containing Long Continuing Currents", (in Russian), in Trudy NETI, published by Novosibirsk Electrotechnical Institute, Novosibirsk (1991), V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   34. "20th International Conference on Lightning Protection" (Review; in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, No. 5, 122-123 (1991), V.A. Rakov.
   33. "Uman M.A. The Lightning Discharge. - Academic Press, San Diego, 1987" (Review; in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, No. 11, 114-115 (1991), V.A. Rakov.
   32. "Long Continuing Currents in Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Flashes: Occurrence Statistics and Hypothetical Mechanism" (in Russian), Proceedings of the USSR Academy of Sciences (Izvestiya AN SSSR, ser. Fizika Atmosfery i Okeana), 27, No. 4, 376-390 (1991), V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   31. "Statistical Characteristics of Negative Ground Flashes as Derived from Electric Field and TV Records" (in Russian), Proceedings of the USSR Academy of Sciences (Izvestiya AN SSSR, ser. Energetika i Transport), 37, No. 3, 61-71 (1991), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, T. Shindo.

1990

   30. "Results of a Comparison of Lightning Flash Counters' Characteristics in Tomsk Region" (in Russian), Trudy GGO, 527, Gidrometeoizdat, Leningrad (1990), pp. 103-105, T.V. Lobodin, V.A. Rakov, V.A. Zapryagaev.
   29. "Modern Passive Lightning Locating Systems" (Review; in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, No. 11, 118-123 (1990), V.A. Rakov.
   28. "K and M Changes in Close Lightning Ground Flashes", J. Geophys. Res., 95, 18,631-18,640 (1990), R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   27. "Ratio of Leader to Return-Stroke Electric Field Change for First and Subsequent Lightning Strokes", J. Geophys. Res., 95, 16,579-16,587 (1990), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan and C.A. Priore III.
   26. "Waveforms of First and Subsequent Leaders in Negative Lightning Flashes", J. Geophys. Res., 95, 16,561-16,577 (1990), V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   25. "Long Continuing Current in Negative Lightning Ground Flashes", J. Geophys. Res., 95, 5455-5470 (1990), V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   24. "Some Properties of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Flashes Versus Stroke Order", J. Geophys. Res., 95, 5447-5453 (1990), V.A.Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   23. "Study of Lightning Activity in Tomsk Region Using Lightning Flash Counters" (in Russian), Trudy ZapSibNIGMI, 91, Gidrometeoizdat, Moscow (1990), pp. 60-64, V.A. Rakov and Y.R. Shoivanov.
   22. "A Technique for Mapping of Ground Flash Density" (in Russian), Elektricheskie Stantsii, No. 3, 63-66 (1990), V.A. Rakov, A.A. Dulzon, Y.R. Shoivanov and D.V. Shelukhin.

1989

   21. "On Estimation of Lightning Peak Current Distribution Parameters from the Distribution of Atmospheric Peaks" (in Russian), Trudy VGI, 72, Gidrometeoizdat, Moscow (1989), pp. 31-   35, A.O. Lutz, K.M. Mashukov and V.A. Rakov.
   20. "Study of the Spatial Distribution of Ground Flash Density Using the "Ochag" Lightning Locating System" (in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, No. 2, 48-53 (1989), V.A. Rakov, A.K. Adjiev, M.M. Akchurin and Y.R. Shoivanov.

1988

   19. "8th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity (June 13-16, 1988, Sweden)" (Review; in Russian), Elektrichestvo, No. 11, 89-91 (1988), V.A. Rakov.
   18. "Lightning Research in Western Siberia" (in Russian), Trudy GGO, 514, Gidrometeoizdat, Leningrad (1988), pp. 148-157, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Dulzon, R.F. Esipenko and Y.R. Shoivanov.
   17. "On Estimating the Attractive Radius for Lightning Striking a Structure" (in Russian), Elektrichestvo, No. 9, 64-67 (1988), V.A. Rakov and A.O. Lutz.
   16. "The Counter of Power Line Outages Related to Lightning" (in Russian), Pribory i Tekhnika Eksperimenta, No. 2, 228 (1988), R.F. Esipenko, V.I. Potapkin, A.A. Dulzon, V.A. Rakov and E.P. Djenikhov.

1987

   15. "Study of Lightning Incidence in Kemerovo Region" (in Russian), Izvestiya VUZov SSSR, ser. Energetika, No. 11, 29-32 (1987), R.F. Esipenko, A.A. Dulzon and V.A. Rakov.
   14. "Calculated Lightning Return Stroke Electric and Magnetic Fields" (in Russian), Tekhnicheskaya Elektrodinamika, No. 1, 87-89 (1987), V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.

1986

   13. "Study of Some Features of Frontal and Convective Thunderstorms" (in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, No. 9, 59-63 (1986), V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.
   12. "CM-6 Lightning Flash Counter" (in Russian), Pribory i Tekhnika Eksperimenta, No. 3, 239 (1986), V.A. Rakov, Y.R. Shoivanov, E.P. Djenikhov and A.Y. Kravchenko.
   11. "On the Determination of Ground Flash Density" (in Russian), Elektrichestvo, No. 3, 54-56 (1986), V.A. Rakov.
   10. "On Dependence of Lightning Peak Current Distribution upon the Height Above Sea Level" (in Russian), Izvestiya VUZov SSSR, ser. Energetika, No. 4, 24-28 (1986), V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.

1985

   9. "On Estimating the Lightning Peak Current Distribution Parameters Taking Account of the Measurement Threshold Level" (in Russian), Elektrichestvo, No. 2, 57-59 (1985), V.A. Rakov.
   8. "On Choosing the Lightning Peak Current Distribution for the Lightning Protection Calculations" (in Russian), Trudy LPI, No. 406, published by Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, Leningrad (1985), pages 99-101, A.A. Dulzon and V.A. Rakov.

1984

   7. "On Latitudinal Features of Thunderstorm Activity" (in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, No. 1, 52-57 (1984), V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.

1983

   6. "Measurements of the Statistical Distribution of Maxima-Maximora of Random Process Overshoots" (in Russian), Izmeritelnaya Tekhnika, No. 5, 17-19 (1983), V.I. Potapkin and V.A. Rakov.

1982

   5. "Estimation of Lightning Peak Current Latitudinal Dependence" (in Russian), Izvestiya VUZov SSSR, ser. Energetika, No. 9, 98-100 (1982), V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.
   4. "Field Data on Lightning Peak Currents" (in Russian), Elektrichestvo, No. 9, 53-54 (1982), V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.
   3. "On Registration of Atmospherics" (in Russian), Izvestiya VUZov SSSR, ser. Radioelektronika, 25, No. 9, 70 (1982), V.I. Potapkin and V.A. Rakov.
   2. "A Device for Measurement of Pulse Peak Distribution" (in Russian), Pribory i Tekhnika Eksperimenta, No. 4, 251 (1982), E.P. Djenikhov, V.I. Potapkin and V.A. Rakov.

1980

   1. "Estimation of Errors in Lightning Peak Current Measurements by Frame Aerials" (in Russian), Izvestiya VUZov SSSR, ser. Energetika, No. 11, 101-104 (1980), A.A. Dulzon and V.A. Rakov.

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Other Technical Articles (including published abstracts of conference talks)

2006

   200. "NLDN Responses to Lightning Initiated Using the Rocket-and-Wire Technique", 2006 ILDC/ILMC, Tucson, Arizona, April 24-27, 2006, 1 p., V.A. Rakov and J.E. Jerauld.
   199. "Far fields at an elevation from lightning return stroke" (Abstract), First Int. Symp. on Lightning Physics and Effects, COST P18, Vienna, April 3-4, 2006, p. 21, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
   198. "Lightning", About Plasmas, eds. P. Rivenberg and G. Rogoff, Coalition for Plasma Science, 2006, 2 p., V.A. Rakov.
   197. "Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields", 17th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Singapore, February 27-March 3, 2006, Workshop Notes, pp. 20-28, V.A. Rakov.
   196. "Lightning Currents for Engineering Applications", 17th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Singapore, February 27-March 3, 2006, Workshop Notes, pp. 1-19, A. Borghetti, G. Diendorfer, and V. Rakov.
   195. "Lightning-Induced Currents in Buried Coaxial Cables", AMEREM 2006, submitted, M. Paolone, E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, and J. Schoene.
   194. "A current generation type return stroke model that predicts the return stroke velocity", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, submitted, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
   193. "On the need to include ground reflections in lightning return stroke models of current generation type", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, submitted, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
   192. "On the electric field at the tip of dart leaders in lightning flashes", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, submitted, V. Cooray, M. Becerra, and V.A. Rakov.
   191. "Characterization of current pulses superimposed on the continuous current in upward lightning initiated from tall objects and in rocket-triggered lightning", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, accepted, M. Miki, T. Shindo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang.
   190. "Common features of return stroke optical traveling waves and their interpretations", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, accepted, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, N. Takagi, and T. Watanabe.
   189. "Effect of traveling-waves of current on the electromagnetic response of a tall Franklin rod considering various lightning return stroke models", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, accepted, E.P. Krider, S. Guerrieri, F. Napolitano, C.A. Nucci, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, and V.A. Rakov.
   188. "New insights into dynamics and properties of the lightning-channel corona sheath", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, accepted, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov.
   187. "Triggered-Lightning Testing of the Protective System of a Residential Building: 2004 and 2005 Results", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, accepted, B.A. DeCarlo, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, V. Kodali, D.M. Jordan, G. Maxwell, S. Humeniuk, and M. Morgan.
   186. "Initiation of Lightning in Thunderclouds", in Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics, A.M. Sergeev, ed., Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5975, 2006, pp. 362-373, V.A. Rakov
   185. "Transmission Line Model of Lightning Return Strokes Generalized to Include a Tall Grounded Strike Object and an Upward Connecting Leader", in Proc. of the 17th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Singapore, February 27-March 3, 2006, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
   184. "The U.S. National Lightning Detection Network: Post-upgrade status" in Proc. of the 2nd Conference on Meteorological Applications of Lightning, Atlanta, Georgia (part of the 2006 AMS Annual Meeting), January 29-February 2, 2006, K.L. Cummins, J.A. Cramer, C.J. Biagi, E.P. Krider, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
   183. "Lightning Protection: History and Modern Approaches" in Proc. of the 2nd Conference on Meteorological Applications of Lightning, Atlanta, Georgia (part of the 2006 AMS Annual Meeting), January 29-February 2, 2006, Invited Paper, V.A. Rakov.

2005

   182. "Evaluation of the performance characteristics of lightning locating systems using rocket-triggered lightning", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VIII SIPDA), Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 21-25, 2005, 697-715, V.A. Rakov.
   181. "X-ray observations of natural and rocket-triggered lightning by the Thunderstorm Energetic Radiation Array (TERA)", Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), 2005 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE12A-07, J. Howard, J.R. Dwyer, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, Z. Saleh, H.K. Rassoul, V.A. Rakov, M. Al-Dayeh, E. Caraway, L. Coleman, D. Concha, and D.M. Jordan.
   180. "Lightning Initiation Mechanisms: A Review and New Data on Submicrosecond "Lightning Initiation Pulses"", Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), 2005 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE32A-06 INVITED, V.A. Rakov and B.A. DeCarlo.
   179. "Influence of the Presence of a Tall Grounded Strike Object on Lightning Electromagnetic Fields", The Science
and Engineering Review of Doshisha University, vol. 46, No. 3, October 2005, pp. 151-156, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
   178. "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), 13th ICEE 2005, Zanjan, May 10-12, 2005, p. 19, V.A. Rakov.
   177. "Initiation of Lightning in Thunderclouds", in Proc. of Int. Symp. "Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics (NWP-2005), Plenary Talks and Workshops", St. Petersburg - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, August 2-9, 2005, pp. 16-17, V.A. Rakov
   176. "X-ray emission from thunderstorms and lightning", in Proc. of Int. Symp. "Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics (NWP-2005), Nonlinear Phenomena in Environmental Research, St. Petersburg - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, August 2-9, 2005, pp. 28-29, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, and J. Jerauld.
   175. "On calculating lightning-induced overvoltages in the presence of a tall strike object", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VIII SIPDA), Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 21-25, 2005, pp. 11-16, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
   174. "Recent developments in time-domain antenna theory modeling of lightning return strokes" (Abstract), XXVIIth General Assembly of URSI, New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, S. Bonyadi, and V.A. Rakov.
   173. "Calculation of lightning electromagnetic fields: A review" (Abstract), XXVIIth General Assembly of URSI, New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
   172. "Influence of the presence of a tall strike object on lightning electromagnetic fields" (Abstract), XXVIIth General Assembly of URSI, New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
   171. "Incorporation of distributed capacitive loads in the antenna theory model of lightning return stroke", in Book of Abstracts of the 16th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2005, p. 6, S. Bonyadi-ram, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov.
   170. "Incorporation of distributed capacitive loads in the antenna theory model of lightning return stroke", in Proc. of the 16th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2005, pp. 213-218, S. Bonyadi-ram, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov.
2004
   169. "Features of Application of Image Converter Cameras for Research on Lightning and Discharges in Long Air Gaps", In Proc. of the 26th Int. Congr. on High-Speed Photography and Photonics, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, Sept. 19-24, 2004, vol. 5580, pp. 887-897, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, Y.V. Shcherbakov, V.S. Syssoev, V.A. Rakov.
   168. "Performance Validation of the 2002-2003 Upgrade of the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE33A-0178, C.J.Biagi, J. Jerauld, J.A. Cramer, K.L. Cummins, E.P. Krider, K.E. Kehoe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman
   167. "X-ray emission from natural and triggered lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE41A-03 INVITED, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and J. Jerauld
   166. "Runaway breakdown and thunderstorm and lightning electric fields", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE23A-0846, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and J. Jerauld
   165. "Leader/Return-Stroke-Like Processes in the Initial Stage of Rocket-Triggered Lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE41A-05, R.C. Olsen, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo
   164. "Lightning Discharge, Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 54-56, V.A. Rakov
   163. "The relationship between the leader charge and the return stroke current - Berger's data revisited", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 145-150, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, and N. Theethayi
   162. "On the constraints imposed by the close electric field signature on the equivalent corona current in lightning return stroke models", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 116-121, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, F. Rachidi, and R. Montano
   161. "Testing of the LIOV-EMTP96 code for computing lightning-induced currents on real distribution lines: Triggered-lightning experiments", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 286-290, M. Paolone, J. Schoene, M. Uman, V. Rakov, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, C.A. Nucci, A. Borghetti, F. Rachidi, E. Petrache
   160. "Experimental analysis of lightning-induced currents in buried cables", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 280-285, E. Petrache, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, B. Reusser, A. Cordier, and T. Verhaege
   159. "Return Stroke Current Profiles and Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Lightning Strikes to Tall Towers: Comparison of Engineering Models", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 128-133, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, V. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, and J.L. Bermudez
   158. "Analytical Representation of Lightning Current Waveforms Using Genetic Algorithms", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 157-162, J.L. Bermudez, C.A. Pena, F. Rachidi, F. Heidler, and V.A. Rakov
   157. "Lightning Return-Stroke Speed: A Review of Experimental Data", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 139-144, V.A. Rakov
   156. "Lightning flashes transporting both negative and positive charges to ground", in Proc. of the 6th International Workshop on Physics of Lightning, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, France, May 3-9, 2004, 3 p., V.A. Rakov
   155. "What We Need to Know About Lightning and How Rocket-Triggered Lightning Experiments Can Help" in Proc. of the 18th International Lightning Detection Conference, Helsinki, Finland, June 7-9, 2004, V.A. Rakov
   154. "An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the NLDN using triggered lightning", in Proc. of the 18th International Lightning Detection Conference, Helsinki, Finland, June 7-9, 2004, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer
   153. "Exact expressions in the time domain for electric and magnetic fields from an extending lightning discharge in terms of the charge density", Progress in Electromagnetic Research Symposium, Pisa, Italy, March 28-31, 2004, pp. 137-140, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman

2003

   152. "Measurement of lightning-induced currents in an experimental coaxial buried cable", IEEE PES General Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 2003, pp. 262-267, E. Petrache, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Schoene, A. Cordier, and T. Verhaege
   151. "New x-ray observations of triggered lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F210, M. Al Dayeh, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, E.L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
   150. "New instruments for measuring x-rays from rocket-triggered lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F193, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al Dayeh, E.L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
   149. "Attenuation of Current Wave Propagating Along a Perfectly Conducting Wire: Application to Lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F194, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
   148. "Results of Rocket-Triggered Lightning Studies at Camp Blanding, Florida: An Update", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F209, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman
   147. "Engineering Models of the Lightning Return Stroke", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VII SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, Nov. 17-21, 2003, pp. 511-530, V.A. Rakov
   146. "Recent Triggered-Lightning Experiments at the ICLRT at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VII SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, Nov. 17-21, 2003, pp. 144-150, V.A. Rakov, C.T. Mata, A.G. Mata, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo
   145. "High-Speed Optical Studies of Long Spark (Istra, Russia) and Triggered Lightning (Camp Blanding, Florida): Novel Devices and Initial Results", in Proc. Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Blackpool, United Kingdom, Sept. 16-19, 2003, Paper I03-9 PMY, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, V.S. Syssoev, V.B. Lebedev, B.N. Gorin, and V.A. Rakov
   144. "Dynamics of Streamer Zones of the Positive Leader in a Long Air Gap", in Proc. Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Blackpool, United Kingdom, Sept. 16-19, 2003, Paper I03-58 PMY, V.S. Syssoev, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, B.N. Gorin, V.B. Lebedev, and V.A. Rakov
   143. "Multiple-Station Measurements of Electric and Magnetic Fields Due to Natural Lightning", in Proc. Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Blackpool, United Kingdom, Sept. 16-19, 2003, Paper I03-32 LDN, 14 p., J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.E. Crawford, B.A. DeCarlo, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer
   142. "Development and Testing of Image Converter Cameras with Enhanced Brightness for Studying Lightning and Long Sparks", in Proc. of 5th Russian Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Vladimir, Russia, 2003, vol. 1, pp. 263-269, B.N. Gorin, M.A. Karpov, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, V.S. Syssoev, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, and V.A. Rakov
   141. "A Review of Ten Years of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of Int. Symp. "Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics (NWP-2003), Nonlinear Phenomena in Environmental Research, Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow, Russia, Sept. 6-12, 2003, pp. 295-296, V.A. Rakov
   140. "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at the ICLRT at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of 5th IEEE Power Tech Conference, Bologna, Italy, 2003, Paper 381, 8 p., V.A. Rakov, C.T. Mata, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, and A.G. Mata
   139. "A Review of Ten Years of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity,Versailles, France, 523-526 (2003), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo
   138. "Lightning Properties Inferred from Measurements of Very Close Electric Fields", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 475-478 (2003), V. Kodali, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, D.E. Crawford
   137. "Comparison of Electromagnetic Models of Lightning Return Strokes using Current and Voltage Sources", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 593-596 (2003), L. Grcev, F. Rachidi, V. Rakov
   136. "Characterizaton of pulses superimposed on the initial continuous current of upward lightning", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 479-482 (2003), M. Miki, T. Shindo, A. Wada, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, D. Wang
   135. "A comparison of channel-base currents and optical signals for rocket-triggered lightning strokes", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 557-560 (2003), D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton
   134. "Multiple-station close electric and magnetic field and field derivative measurements from natural lightning", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 609-612 (2003), J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
   133. "Triggered Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields at 15 and 30 m with Implications for Return Stroke Modeling", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 531-534 (2003), J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer
   132. "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at the ICLRT at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. 2nd Int. Seminar on Lightning Physics and Protection in the South of Brazil, Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 9-10, 2003, V.A. Rakov
   131. "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment: Triggered-Lightning Experiments", in Proc. of the 15th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2003, pp. 545-550, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.E. Crawford, J. Schoene, J. Jerauld, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, B.A. DeCarlo, and M. Miki
   130. "Comparison of Lightning Return Stroke Electric Fields Predicted by the Transmission Line and Antenna Theory Models", in Proc. of the 15th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2003, pp. 551-556, B. Kordi, R. Moini, and V.A. Rakov.

2002

   129. "High-Speed Optical Studies of Long Spark (Istra, Russia) and Triggered Lightning (Camp Blanding, Florida): Initial Results", In Proc. of the Int. Congr. on High Speed Photography and Photonics, France, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2002, Y. V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, V.A. Rakov, G.G. Feldman, D.I. Sukharevskij, B.N. Gorin, V.S. Syssoev, M.A. Karpov, and A.V. Senik
   128. "Lightning Electric Field Intensity at Lower-Ionospheric Altitudes: Inferences for the Production of Elves", Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, Vol. 83, No. 47, Nov. 19, 2002, p. FL39, V. A. Rakov and W. G. Tuni
   127. "Test of the Transmission Line Model and the Traveling Current Source Model with Triggered Lightning Return Strokes at Very Close Range", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 83, No. 47, Nov. 19, 2002, F101, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer
   126. "Observations of Energetic Radiation From Triggered Lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, 2002, p. F172, J.R. Dwyer, M. Al-Dayeh, H.K. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jarauld, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, L. Caraway, V. Corbin, B. Wright
   125. "A New Instrument for Measuring Energetic Radiation From Triggered Lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 83, No. 47, Nov. 19, 2002, F100, M. Al-Dayeh, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, L. Caraway, V. Corbin, B. Wright
   124. "Lightning Return Stroke Modeling: Recent Developments", in Proc. of the 3rd Brazilian Workshop on Atmospheric Electricity / International Conference on Grounding and Earthing, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 4-7, 2002, pp. 85-96, V.A. Rakov.
   123. "Lightning and Tall Structures", in Proc. of the International Lightning Detection Conference, Tucson, Arizona, October 16-18, 2002, 7 p. V.A. Rakov.
   122. "Statistical Characteristics of Lightning Discharges", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS), Naples, Italy, September 22-26, 2002, pp. 677-682, V.A. Rakov.
   121. "Characteristics of Distant Lightning Electric Fields", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS), Naples, Italy, September 22-26, 2002, pp. 703-707, A. Pavlick, D.E. Crawford, and V.A. Rakov.
   120. "Measurement of the Division of Lightning Return Stroke Current Among the Multiple Arresters and Grounds of a Power Distribution Line" (Abstract), IEEE Power Engineering Review, September 2002, pp. 60-61, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, P. Diaz, R. Rey, and M.A. Uman.
   119. "Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building: Triggered-Lightning Experiments" (Abstract), IEEE Power Engineering Society Meeting, July 21-25, 2002, Chicago, Illinois, Vol. 1, p. 367, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I., Fernandez, C.T. Mata, K.T. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.R. Sutil.
   118. "Characterization of the Initial Stage of Upward-Initiated Lightning", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 14-19, M. Miki, T. Shindo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang.
   117. "EMTP Modeling of Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 631-636, R.R. Sutil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   116. "Division of Lightning Current and Charge Among Multiple Arresters and Grounds of a Power Distribution Line", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 585-590, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   115. "Lightning Discharge, Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 35-36, O. Farish and V. Rakov.
   114. "Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building: Triggered-Lightning Experiments" (Abstract), IEEE Power Engineering Review, February 2002, p. 63, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I., Fernandez, C.T. Mata, K.T. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.R. Sutil.

2001

   113. "Lightning Parameters Important for Lightning Protection", in Proc. of the VI Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VI SIPDA), Santos, Brazil, November 19-23, 2001, pp. 393-412, V.A. Rakov.
   112. "Characterization of the Initial Stage of Object-Initiated and Rocket-Triggered Lightning", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 82, No. 47, Nov. 20, 2001, p. F148, V.A. Rakov, M. Miki, T. Shindo, G. Diendorfer, M.Maier, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, D. Wang, M. Uman, K. Rambo, and G. Schnetzer.
   111. "An Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of the NLDN Using Triggered Lightning", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 82, No. 47, Nov. 20, 2001, p. F142, J.A. Cramer, M.J. Murphy, D. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, and K.L. Cummins.
   110. "Lightning Peak Current Distributions from Measurements on Tall Objects", in Proc. of the 2nd Int. Symp. on Winter Lightning in Hokuriku, paper PD-2, 2 p., Toyama, Japan, September 17-18, 2001, V.A. Rakov.
   109. "Electric Fields Near Lightning Channels Measured Using Pockels Sensors", in Proc. of the 5th Int. Workshop on Physics of Lightning, Nagoya, Japan, September 10-13, 2001, pp. 47-48, M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, M.A. Uman.
   108. "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment for Aircraft Testing", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, paper 2880, 8 p., M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   107. "Surges Superimposed on Continuing Currents in Lightning Discharges", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, paper 2895, 6 p., V.A. Rakov.
   106. "Small Shelters and Safety from Lightning", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, paper 2896, 3 p., R. Kithil and V. Rakov.
   105. "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment for Aircraft Testing", (Abstract), Aerospace Congress and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, p. 86, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   104. "Surges Superimposed on Continuing Currents in Lightning Discharges", (Abstract), Aerospace Congress and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, p. 101, V.A. Rakov.
   103. "Small Shelters and Safety from Lightning", (Abstract), Aerospace Congress and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, p. 102, R. Kithil and V. Rakov.
   102. "Transient Response of a Tall Object to Lightning", in Proc. of the 2001 Int. Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Toronto, Canada, August 2001, V.A. Rakov.
   101. "On the Computation of Electric Fields from a Lightning Discharge in Time Domain", in Proc. of the 2001 IEEE EMC Int. Symp., Montreal, Canada, August 13-17, 2001, pp. 1030-1035, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
   100. "Characterization of Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Their Modeling", in Proc. of the 14th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Supplement, Zurich, Switzerland, February 20-22, 2001, pp. 3-16, V.A. Rakov.

2000

   99. "Triggered-Lightning Experiments Conducted in 2000 at Camp Blanding, Florida", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 81, No. 48, Nov. 28, 2000, p. F90, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, and M. Miki.
   98. "Measuring Electric Fields Near the Lightning Channel Using Pockels Sensors", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 81, No. 48, Nov. 28, 2000, p. F49, M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   97. "Lightning Protection of Structures and Personal Safety" , 2000 Int. Lightning Detection Conf., Tucson, Arizona, November 7-8, 2000, 10 p., V.A. Rakov.
   96. "Lightning Discharge, Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 41-43, V. Rakov.
   95. " Lightning Properties from Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida (1997-1999) ", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection , Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 54-59, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D. Wang, K.J. Rambo, D.E. Crawford, and G.H.Schnetzer.
   94. " Triggered Lightning Testing of an Airport Runway Lighting System ", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection , Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 825-830, M. Bejleri, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, C.T. Mata, and M.I. Fernandez.
   93. " Positive and Bipolar Lightning Discharges: A Review ", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection , Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 103-108, V.A. Rakov.
   92. "Active Rods in Lightning Protection" (in Polish), in Proc. of Conf. on Power Networks (SIECI'2000), Wroclaw, 2000, K.L. Chrzan, V. Rakov, and M. Labunski.
   91. "Lightning Protection of Distribution Lines Using Metal Oxide Surge Arresters" (in Polish), in Proc. of Conf. on Outdoor High-Voltage Insulation (NIWE'2000), Bielsko-Biala, Poland, 2000, K.L. Chrzan, and V. Rakov.

1999

   90. "Some Results from Recent Experiments at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing at Camp Blanding, Florida", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 80, No. 46, Nov. 16, 1999, p. F203, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D. Wang, K.J. Rambo, D.E. Crawford, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
   89. "Transient Currents and Voltages in a Power Distribution System due to Natural Lightning", in Proc. of the 1999 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 11-17, 1999, paper TD 319, Vol. 2, pp. 691-699, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   88. "Rocket-Triggered Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of the 1999 Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Toulouse, France, June 22-24, 1999, pp. 469-481, V.A. Rakov.
   87. " Rocket-Triggered Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida ", in Proc. of the V Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (SIPDA V), Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 17-21, 1999, pp. 373-394, V.A. Rakov.
   86. "Multiple-Station Measurements of Triggered-Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields", in Proc. of the 11th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Guntersville, Alabama, June 7-11, 1999, pp. 154-157, D.E. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, K.J. Rambo, and M.V. Stapleton.
   85. "Propagation Characteristics of Return Strokes and M-Components in Florida Rocket-Triggered Lightning", in Proc. of the 11th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Guntersville, Alabama, June 7-11, 1999, pp. 99-102, D. Wang, T. Ito, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   84. " Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields ", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 16-18, 1999, pp. 561-566, V.A. Rakov.

1998

   83. "Comparison of Positive and Negative Lightning", 1998 Int. Lightning Detection Conf., Tucson, Arizona, November 17-18, 1998, 19 p., V.A. Rakov.
   82. "Lightning and Its Impact on Power Systems", CIGRE Int. Conf. on Insulation Coordination for Electricity Development in Central European Countries, Zagreb, Croatia, September 9-12, 1998, Paper P.34, 44 p., F. de la Rosa, C.A. Nucci, and V.A. Rakov.
   81. "A Comparison of Channel-Base Currents and Optical Signals for Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes", in Proc. of the 53rd Japanese Atmospheric Electricity Conference, Gifu, Japan, July 16-17, 1998, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
   80. "Some Optical Characteristics of Branches in Natural-Lightning First Strokes", in Proc. of the 53rd Japanese Atmospheric Electricity Conference, Gifu, Japan, July 16-17, 1998, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, D. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   79. "The Lightning Discharge", Moderator's Reports of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, 2 p., V.A. Rakov.
   78. "Transient Currents and Voltages in a Power Distribution System Due to Natural Lightning," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 622-629, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   77. "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments Performed on a Power Distribution System at Camp Blanding, Florida, During 1996 and 1997," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 29-35, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   76. "Attachment Process in Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 377-382, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, D. Crawford, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, and Z.-I Kawasaki.
   75. "The Magnetic Field Environment of Nearby Lightning," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 346-349, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.

1997

   74. "Characteristics of the Current Pulses in the ICC Stage of Rocket Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 18, p. F77, 1997, D. Wang, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
   73. "1997 Multiple-Station Lightning Field Measurements at ICLRT, Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 18, p. F81, 1997, D.E. Crawford, G.H. Schnetzer, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and M.V. Stapleton.
   72. " An Antenna Theory Model for the Lightning Return Stroke ", in Proc. of the 12th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 18-20, 1997, pp. 149-152, R. Moini, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and B. Kordi.
   71. " Comments on the Significance of Retardation Effects in Calculating the Radiated Electromagnetic Fields from an Extending Discharge ", in Proc. of the 12th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 18-20, 1997, pp. 71-76, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
   70. " Lightning Electromagnetic Fields: Modeling and Measurements ", in Proc. of the 12th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 18-20, 1997, pp. 59-64, V.A. Rakov.

1996

   69. "Characterization of Currents and Electric and Magnetic Fields from Triggered Lightning Experiments of 1995 at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), 60th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, Melbourne, Florida, March 29-30, 1996, vol. 59, pp. 27-28, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
  68. "Initial Processes in Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 12, p. F86, 1996, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, M.I. Fernandez, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P.P. Barker, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
   67. "1996 Lightning Experiments at ICLRT, Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 12, p. F86, 1996, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, D.M. Jordan, M. Darveniza, R. Moini, C.D. Weidman, G. Diendorfer, and M. Mair.
   66. "On Use of the So-Called F Factor in Calculating the Electromagnetic Fields Radiated by an Extending Lightning Discharge" (Abstract), 25th General Assembly of URSI, Lille, France, August 28 - September 5, 1996, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
   65. "Lightning Occurrence and Mapping. Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 141-142, A.E. Pedersen and V.A. Rakov
   64. "Observed Electromagnetic Environment Close to the Lightning Channel", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 30-35, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I. Fernandez, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, S. Guerrieri, and C.A. Nucci.
   63. "Triggered-Lightning Facility for Studying Lightning Effects on Power Systems", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 73-78, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, R. Bernstein, and C. Golden.
   62. "Time Domain Expressions for Remote Electric and Magnetic Fields in Terms of the Charge Distribution Along the Lightning Channel", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 291-296, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   61. "Modeling of Lightning Processes as Sources of Electromagnetic Fields" (Abstract), in Proc. of the Int. Symp. on Winter Lightning in Hokuriku, Kanazawa, Japan, June 17-18, 1996, pp. 15-16, V.A. Rakov.
   60. "New Insights into Lightning Processes Gained from Triggered-Lightning Experiments in Florida and Alabama", in Proc. of the 10th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, Japan, June 10- 14, 1996, pp. 672-675, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P. Lalande, A. Bonamy, P. Laroche, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, R.J. Fisher, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   59. "1995 Triggered Lightning Experiment in Florida", in Proc. of the 10th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, Japan, June 10-14, 1996, pp. 644-647, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, J.A. Bach, Y. Su, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P. Lalande, A. Bonamy, F. Audran, F. Morillon, P. Laroche, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, S. Chauzy, S. Soula, C.D. Weidman, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, S. Guerrieri, H.K. Hoidalen, and V. Cooray.
   58. " Connection to Ground of an Artificially Triggered Negative Downward Stepped Leader ", in Proc. of the 10th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, Japan, June 10-14, 1996, pp. 668-671, P. Lalande, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, P. Laroche, A. Eybert-Berard, J.-P. Berlandis, B. Bador, A. Bonamy, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.

1995

   57. "Electric and Magnetic Fields Close to Triggered Lightning from the 1995 Experiment at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 7, p.F129, 1995, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P. Lalande, and P. Laroche.
   56. "1995 Triggered Lightning Campaign at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 7, p.F128, 1995, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, J.A. Bach, Y. Su, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P. Lalande, S. Chauzy, S. Soula, C.D. Weidman, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, S. Guerrieri, H.K. Hoidalen, and V. Cooray.
   55. " Electric Field Pulse Bursts in Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Discharges ", in Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March 7-9, 1995, Zurich, Switzerland, Paper 79M2, published by ETH Zentrum-IKT, Zurich, Switzerland (1995), pp. 417-422, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.R. Hoffman, and M. Brook.

1994

   54. "Mechanism of Lightning M Component" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 1, p.104, 1994, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and P.P. Barker.
   53. "Fulgurites Produced by Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 1, p.99, 1994, M.A. Uman, D.J. Cordier, R.M. Chandler, V.A. Rakov, R. Bernstein, and P.P. Barker.
   52. "On the Duration of Time Intervals Between Lightning Return Strokes", 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), September 19-23, 1994, Budapest, Hungary, Paper 1a-04, published by Technical University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary (1994), 5p., V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   51. "Negative Subsequent Strokes: Natural Versus Triggered Lightning", 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), September 19-23, 1994, Budapest, Hungary, Paper 1c-02, published by Technical University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary (1994), 6p., R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and J.D. Goldberg.
   50. "Electric Fields Close to Triggered Lightning", International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC'94 ROMA), September 13-16, 1994, Rome, Italy, Invited Paper B1, published by Faculty of Engineering - University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy (1994), Vol. I, pp. 33- 37, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J.A. Versaggi, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, L. Barret, J.-P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P.P. Barker, S.P. Hnat, J.P. Oravsky, T.A. Short, C.A. Warren, and R. Bernstein.
   49. "Review of Lightning Properties Pertinent to GDS Operations from Simultaneous Electric Fields and TV Measurements", The Lightning Chronicle, March 1994, Published by Atmospheric Research Systems, Inc., GeoMet Data Services, Inc. and Lightning Location and Protection, Inc., 2p., M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, and R. Thottappillil.

1993

   48. "Multiple-Station Measurements of Close Electric and Magnetic Fields Produced by Triggered Lightning Discharges" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Oct. 26, p.164, 1993, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, J.A. Versaggi, A. Eybert-Berard, L. Barret. P.P. Barker, and S.P. Hnat.
   47. "Comparison of Return Stroke Parameters in Triggered and Natural Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Oct. 26, p.155, 1993, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, J.D. Goldberg, R.J. Fisher, and G.H. Schnetzer.
   46. " Microsecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses in Cloud Lightning Flashes ", in Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March 9-11, 1993, Zurich, Switzerland, Paper 30F3, published by ETH Zentrum-IKT, Zurich, Switzerland (1993), pp. 149- 154, Y. Villanueva, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and M. Brook.

1992

   45. "First vs. Subsequent Stroke Intensity and Multiple Channel Terminations in Cloud-to-Ground Lightning", in Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Lightning Protection, Berlin, Germany, September 22-25, 1992, pp. 13-18, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, and M.A. Uman.
   44. "Some Properties of Triggered Negative Lightning Flashes in Florida and Alabama", in Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 15-19, 1992, p. 873-877, R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, and S. Sumi.
   43. "Review of Lightning Properties Determined from Electric Field and TV Observations", in Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 15-19, 1992, p. 684-687, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R. Thottappillil.

1991

   42. "Overestimation of Dart Leader Speeds Determined from Optical Measurements" (Abstract), Trans., Am. Geophys. Union, 72, 89, Oct. 29, 1991, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and W.M. Beasley.
   41. "Speed of Leaders Preceding Subsequent Return Strokes in Natural and Rocket-Triggered Cloud- to-Ground Lightning" (Abstract), Trans., Am. Geophys. Union, 72, 89, Oct. 29, 1991, W.H. Beasley, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
   40. "Return Stroke and M Component Current Pulses in Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Trans., Am. Geophys. Union, 72, 88, Oct. 29, 1991, R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   39. "A Study of Power Line Lightning Performance", in Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, August 26-30, 1991, Dresden, Germany, Paper 82.03, p. 57-60, A.A. Dulzon and V.A. Rakov.
   38. " A Modified Transmission Line Model for Lightning Return Stroke Field Calculations ", in Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March 12-14, 1991, Zurich, Switzerland, Paper 44H1, published by ETH Zentrum-IKT, Zurich, Switzerland (1991), p. 229-235, V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.

1990

   37. "Some Properties of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning", (in Russian), in Proceedings of the 4th USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Nalchik, October 7-11, 1990, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   36. "Long Continuing Currents in Negative Lightning Discharges to Ground" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 4th USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Nalchik, October 7-11, 1990, published by High Mountain Geophysical Institute, Nalchik (1990), p. 244-245, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   35. "On Regional Mapping of Ground Flash Density" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 4th USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Nalchik, October 7-11, 1990, published by High Mountain Geophysical Institute, Nalchik (1990), p. 153-154, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Dulzon, D.V. Shelukhin, R.F. Esipenko, Y.R. Shoivanov, and A.O. Lutz.
   34. "Some Properties of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning", in Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Lightning Protection, September 24-28, 1990, Interlaken, Switzerland, Paper 6.4, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   33. "A New Technique for Estimating Equivalent Attractive Radius for Downward Lightning Flashes", in Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Lightning Protection, September 24-28, 1990, Interlaken, Switzerland, Paper 2.2, V.A. Rakov and A.O. Lutz.
   32. "Annual Ground Flash Density from Lightning Flash Counter Records", in Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Lightning Protection, September 24-28, 1990, Interlaken, Switzerland, Paper 6.8P, V.A. Rakov, Y.R. Shoivanov, D.V. Shelukhin, A.O. Lutz, and R.F. Esipenko.
   31. "Spatial Inhomogeneity in Thunderstorm Activity: Some Possible Explanations", in Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Lightning Protection, September 24-28, 1990, Interlaken, Switzerland, Paper 1.6P, A.A. Dulzon and V.A. Rakov.

1989

   30. "Refuting the NMIMT Hypothesis: K and M Processes in Lightning Ground Flashes are Similar" (Abstract), Trans., Am. Geophys. Union, 70, 1015, Oct. 24, 1989, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
   29. "A Comparison of Florida and New Mexico Lightning" (Abstract), Trans., Am. Geophys. Union, 70, 1015, Oct. 24, 1989, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
   28. "Estimation of the Rate of Overhead Power Line Outages Related to Lightning" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the Expanded Meeting of the 4th Section of the USSR Academy of Sciences Scientific Council, Apatity, September 28 - October 1, 1988, published by Kolsky Scientific Center of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Apatity (1989), pp. 41-43, A.A. Dulzon, V.A. Rakov, and V.M. Krasik.

1988

   27. "Lightning Research in Western Siberia", in Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity 1988, June 13-16, 1988, Uppsala, Sweden, published by the Institute of High Voltage Research, Husbyborg, S-755 92 Uppsala, Sweden, ISBN 91-7970-256-6, pp. 766-769, V.A. Rakov and A.A. Dulzon.
   26. "Analysis of the Overhead Power Line Outages Related to Lightning" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, Gidrometeoizdat, Leningrad (1988), pages 247-250, V.A. Rakov, V.M. Krasik, and D.V. Shelukhin.
   25. "Study of Territorial Inhomogeneity in the Thunderstorm Activity Characteristics" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, Gidrometeoizdat, Leningrad (1988), pages 213-216, A.A. Dulzon, F.A. Gindullin, V.P. Gorbatenko, R.F. Esipenko, V.A. Rakov, and N.G. Vorontsova.
   24. "Study of Ground Flash Density in Tomsk Region Using Lightning Flash Counters" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, Gidrometeoizdat, Leningrad (1988), pages 210-213, V.A. Rakov, Y.R. Shoivanov, A.A. Dulzon, and S.A. Voronyansky.

1987

   23. "Registration and Analysis of Electromagnetic Fields Generated by Lightning" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 2nd USSR Conference on Reception and Analysis of Natural VLF Field Fluctuations, Voronezh, September 16-17, 1987, published by Voronezh Polytechnic Institute, Voronezh (1987), p. 54, V.A. Rakov, V.A. Zapryagaev, Y.R. Shoivanov, and R.F. Esipenko.

1986

   22. "On Estimation of Lightning Incidence to the Ground-Based Objects" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, published by Tartu State University, Tartu (1986), p. 250, V.A. Rakov and A.O. Lutz.
   21. "An Analysis of the Overhead Power Line Outages Related to Lightning" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, published by Tartu State University, Tartu (1986), p. 249, V.A. Rakov, V.M.Krasik, and D.V. Shelukhin.
   20. "Data from the Experimental Lightning Flash Counter Network in Tomsk Region" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, published by Tartu State University, Tartu (1986), p. 192, V.A. Rakov, Y.R. Shoivanov, and S.A. Voronyansky.
   19. "Results of Studying the Territorial Inhomogeneity of Ground Flash Density in Kemerovo Region" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, published by Tartu State University, Tartu (1986), p. 215, R.F. Esipenko, A.A. Dulzon, and V.A. Rakov.
   18. "A Technique for Studying Spatial Distribution of Ground Flash Density Using Lightning Flash Counters" (Abstract; in Russian), in Abstracts of Papers Presented to the 3rd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Tartu, October 28-31, 1986, published by Tartu State University, Tartu (1986), p. 193, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Dulzon, and Y.R. Shoivanov.

1984

   17. "Estimation of Lightning Peak Current Distribution Using Lightning EMP Records" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the 2nd USSR Symposium on Atmospheric Electricity, Leningrad, October 26-28, 1982, Gidrometeoizdat, Leningrad (1984), pages 221-222, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Dulzon, and V.I. Potapkin.

1983

   16. "Development of Technique and Measurement System for Studying Lightning Peak Current Distributions" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the Expanded Meeting of the 4th Section of the USSR Academy of Sciences Scientific Council, Baku, October 18-20, 1983, Elm, Baku (1984), pages 68-72, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Dulzon, and V.I. Potapkin.

1982

   15. "On Determination of Lightning Peak Current Distribution for the Permafrost Areas" (in Russian), in Proceedings of the Expanded Me`eting of the 4th Section of the USSR Academy of Sciences Scientific Council, Norilsk, November 23-26, 1982, published by Norilsk Industrial Institute, Norilsk (1982), pages 156-159, V.A. Rakov, V.I. Potapkin, and A.A. Dulzon.

1989-1978

   1-14. List of 14 more non-reviewed publications in Russian dated 1978-1989 is available upon request. The significant information from these has been published in the reviewed literature.

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Technical Reports

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Patents

Thirty one USSR Certificates of Inventions, published in the USSR Bulletin of Inventions (1982-1992) and one US patent (2004).

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COURSES TAUGHT

• Electromagnetic Fields and Applications II, EEL 3473
• Electromagnetic Fields and Applications I, EEL 3472
• Surge Overvoltages in Power Systems, EEL 4272
• Lightning, EEL 5490
• Electric Energy Systems 1, EEL 4213
• Transient Electromechanical Phenomena in Power Systems (Power System Stability)
• Electromagnetic Transient Processes in Power Systems (Fault Calculations)
• Electric Power Networks (Load-Flow Studies)

THESES SUPERVISED

69. Sandip Kiron Nallani Chakravartula, , Development of Triggering Device for Image Converter Camera K004M, Masters (UF, Chair)
68. Amitabh Nag, Submicrosecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses Produced by Lightning Discharges, Ph.D. (UF, Chair)
67. Arkadiy Lyakh, Optimization of Bipolar and Unipolar Quantum Cascade Lasers, Ph.D. (UF, Member)
66. Yuriy A. Pakhotin, Discovery Potential of Supersymmetry Using the Same-Sign Di-muon Signature with the CMS Detector, Ph.D. (UF Department of Physics, Member)
65. Theron Colbert, Testing of the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building, Major Project (UF, Chair)
64. Sergo Jindariani, Measurement of Two-Particle Momentum Correlation in Jets, Ph.D. (UF Department of Physics, Member)
63. Ashwin Jhavar, 2005, Triggered-Lightning Properties Inferred from Measured Currents and Very Close Magnetic Fields, Masters (UF, Chair)
62. Venkateswararao Kodali, Ph.D. (UF, Chair)
61. Robert Olsen, Optical Properties of Lightning Discharges , Ph.D. (UF, Chair)
60. Brian DeCarlo, 2006, Triggered-lightning testing of the performance of grounding systems in Florida sandy soil, Masters (UF, Chair)
59. Beyza Caliskan Aslan, Ph.D. (UF Department of Mathematics, Member)
58. Vinod Jayakumar, 2004, Estimating Power, Energy, and Action Integral in Rocket-Triggered Lightning, Masters (UF, Chair)
57. Jason Jerauld, Properties of Natural Cloud to Ground Lightning Inferred from Close Multiple-Station Measurements of Electric and Magnetic Fields and Field Derivatives, Ph.D. (UF, Co-Chair)
56. Yuhu Zhai, 2003, Model-Order Reduction for Efficient Simulation of Nonlinear Electro-Magneto-Thermal Coupled Problems, Ph.D (UF, Member)
55. Jen Schoene, Ph.D (UF, Co-Chair).
54. Baqar Tabrez, Masters (UF, Chair)
53. Robert Olsen, Masters (UF, Chair)
52. Shu-Jen Huang, 2003, Multistate Discretization of the Electric Field Equations, Ph.D. (UF, Member)
51. Venkateswararao Kodali, 2003, Characterization and Analysis of Close Lightning Electromagnetic Fields, Masters (UF, Chair)
50. Angel Mata, 2003, Interaction of Lightning with Power Distribution Lines: 2001 and 2002 Experiments, Masters (UF, Chair)
49. Jason Jerauld, 2003, A Multiple-Station Experiment to Examine the Close Electromagnetic Environment of Natural and Triggered Lightning, Masters (UF, Co-Chair)
48. Mohammed S. Alam, 2001, Fabrication and Characterization of Multiple Flexible Magnetic Windings, Masters (UF, Member)
47. Jens Schoene, 2002, Analysis of Parameters of Rocket-Triggered Lightning Measured During the1999 and 2000 Camp Blanding Experiment and Modeling of Electric and Magnetic Field Derivatives Using the Transmission Line Model, Masters (UF, Co-Chair)
46. P. Nakmahachalasint, 2002, Static and Dynamic Hysteresis Modeling of Power Ferrites at Temperature Limits for Power Electronics Applications, Ph.D. (UF, Member)
45. Rafael Kolic, 2000, Design and Analysis of AC/AC Converter and Controller Using DSP for Load Matching Variable Speed Permanent Magnet Generator Set, Masters (UF, Member).
44. Rafael Sutil, 2001, EMTP Modeling of Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building, Masters (UF, Chair).
43. Carlos Mata, 2000, Interaction of Lightning with Power Distribution Lines, Ph.D. (UF, Chair).
42. Wanpeng Cao, Ph.D. (UF, Member).
41. David E. Crawford, Ph.D. (UF, Chair).
40. Sanjeev Thottapilly, MS (UF, Member).
39. Jun Chen, 2000, High-Order Linearizing Pulsewidth Modulator for Three-Phase Power Converters, Ph.D. (UF, Member).
38. Mirela Bejleri, 1999, Triggered-Lightning Testing of an Airport Runway Lighting System, Masters (UF, Chair).
37. Stephen M. Davis, 1999, Properties of Lightning Discharges from Multiple-Station Wideband Electric Field Measurements, Ph.D. (UF, Member).
36. David E. Crawford, 1998, Multiple-Station Measurements of Triggered Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields, Masters (UF, Chair).
35. Srinivas Shailendra, 1998, Frequency Domain Modeling of Multi-Winding Magnetics Based on the Extended Cantilever Model, MS (UF, Member).
34. Guoxin Li, 1998, Low Frequency Conductance Voltage (LFGV) Characterization of Si/GexSi1-x/Si Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors, Ph.D. (UF, Member).
33. Mark I. Fernandez, 1997, Responses of an Unenergized Test Power Distribution System to Direct and Nearby Lightning Strikes, Masters (UF, Chair).
32. Raisa Esipenko, Ph.D. (Tomsk Polytechnic)
31. Dmitry Shelukhin, Statistical Characteristics of Lightning Discharges from Remote Field Measurements, Ph.D. (Tomsk Polytechnic).
30. Dariusz Czarkowski, 1996, Measurements and Analysis of Electrical Inputs to Adjustable Speed Motors and Their Power Electronic Converters, Ph.D. (UF, Member).
29. Joseph A. Bach, 1996, Instrumentation for Measuring Electric and Magnetic Fields at Different Distances from Lightning Discharge, Masters (UF, Chair).
28. Akram A. Abu-Aisheh, 1995, Performance of a Squirrel Cage Induction, Brushless DC, and Switched Reluctance Motors and Their Adjustable Speed Drives at Different Loading/Speed Combinations, Masters (UF, Member).
27. Yong Su, 1995, Testing of the Engineering Model of the Galileo Lightning and Radio Emission Detector, Masters (UF, Chair).
26. Asif Gilani, 1994, Polyphase and Single Phase Revenue Meter Accuracy Under Controlled Unbalanced Non-Sinusoidal Voltage and Current Condition, Masters (UF, Member)
25. Wesley "Ried" Crowe, 1994, Developing "Ground Truth" Instrumentation for Testing of the Galileo Lightning and Radio Emission Detector on Earth Lightning, High Honors (UF).
24. Mehrdad Tartibi, 1994, Design Procedure, Calculation and Analysis of AC-Exciter of a Brushless Exciter, Masters (UF, Member).
23. Joseph A. Versaggi, 1994, The Measurement of Near and Distant Lightning Electromagnetic Fields, Masters (UF).
22. Valentina Gorbatenko, 1993, Spatial Inhomogeneity of Thunderstorm Distribution, Ph.D. (Tomsk Polytechnic).
21. Kurosu Risa Altaf, 1993, A Comparison of Microsecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses in Cloud and Ground Flashes, High Honors (UF)
20. Yuri Villanueva, 1992, Microsecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses in Cloud Lightning Flashes, Masters (UF).
19. Rajeev Thottappillil, 1992, A Study of Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Processes with Emphasis on Data Analysis and Modeling of the Return Stroke, Ph.D. (UF).
18. Douglas M. Jordan, 1990, Relative Light Intensity and Electric Field Intensity of Cloud to Ground Lightning, Ph.D. (UF).
17. Rajeev Thottappillil, 1989, Electric Field Changes due to K Processes and M Components in Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Flashes, Masters (UF).
16. Yury Shoivanov, 1989, Development of Technique and Equipment for Studying Ground Flash Density, Ph.D. (Tomsk Polytechnic).
15. -   1.   Fifteen Masters theses (Power Systems and Lightning areas) at Tomsk Polytechnic, 1978-1988.
    

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