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A Lightning Primer
A historical essay on lightning research. This primer describes the characteristics of lightning and provides information on recent activities in lightning research.
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Field Campaigns and Ground Validation
An overview of field programs in which the Lightning Team has participated, including a description of some of the instruments that were used. |
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Dataset Information
Access to data from the Lightning Team's experiments, information about the data, and links to other sources of lightning data. |
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Space Research and Observations
Learn about LIS, OTD, LMS, and other space based lightning detection instruments designed, built, and maintained by the Lightning Team. |
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File Cabinet and Bookshelf
Documents, reports, press releases, and an assortment of other information related to our research activities. |
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Global Lightning Image
Global lightning strikes from January 1998 to February 2006 from the NASA/MSFC Lightning Imaging Sensor. |
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Banner lightning photographs © Wes Thomas |