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Dick Fergus W9DTW
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Visit since 8-12-97
The electromagnetic radiation from severe weather formations (sferics) has been studied with emphasis on the relative distribution of event (pulse) characteristics. Factors measured include: pulse shape, pulse polarity, and relative timing between events of a burst (multiple pulses in a short period of time). All events have been analyzed with reference to direction-of-arrival. Several recurring patterns have been observed in the spectral distribution of these factors as the severity of the weather changes. The relative timing patterns, which have been monitored for many years, have shown positive correlation with severe weather. The polarity and pulse shape data has produced recurring patterns but correlation with severe weather has not been resolved at this time.
Mapping or plotting the direction versus signal amplitude produced an expected result which indicated that signal amplitude is more a function frontal position than distance. Mapping plot demostration and preliminary documentation
Some interesting night-time "sky color" versus atmospheric ion current observations: Data plot and description
Visit since 8-12-97
Revised 6-28-00