Lightning strike detection and mapping system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5537318
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08274924

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A lightning strike detection and mapping system which determines the range and bearing of each valid lightning strike by (1) computing the Fourier Transform, and more preferably the discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) of the X and Y waveforms, classifying the lighting strike based on the DFTs, and estimating the range of the lightning strike based on a type-dependent weighted sum of the DFT coefficients; (2) detecting whether the X or Y waveform is a doublet waveform and classifying the lightning strike based on the detection of a doublet; (3) performing range correction based on type classification and tail activity; and (4) reconstructing clipped waveforms in order to extend the dynamic range of the system.

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L-3 COMMUNICATIONS AVIONICS SYSTEMS INC5353 - 52ND STREET S E GRAND RAPIDS MI 49512-9704

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kuzma, Joseph G Dublin, OH 6 93
Moses, Randolph L Worthington, OH 7 334
Ostrander, Kenneth A Columbus, OH 6 124
Stevens, Jr Billie M Westerville, OH 6 89

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