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Measurement and modeling of transfer functions for lightning coupling into the Sago mine.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/908077· OSTI ID:908077

This report documents measurements and analytical modeling of electromagnetic transfer functions to quantify the ability of cloud-to-ground lightning strokes (including horizontal arc-channel components) to couple electromagnetic energy into the Sago mine located near Buckhannon, WV. Two coupling mechanisms were measured: direct and indirect drive. These transfer functions are then used to predict electric fields within the mine and induced voltages on conductors that were left abandoned in the sealed area of the Sago mine.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
908077
Report Number(s):
SAND2006-7976
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English