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With such an instrument, scientists could study the electrosphere over dimensions ranging from the Earth's radius all the way down to individual thunderstorms. The sensor would be capable of detecting all types of lightning phenomena, and would provide nearly uniform spatial coverage. Disseminating this information in near real time, these measurements could be related on a continuous basis to other observable data, such as radar returns, cloud images, and other meteorological variables. Since this data would be distributed in real time (as it is collected), it would also be an invaluable tool to aid weather forecasters in detecting severe storms in time to give advance warning to the public.
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