To [TowerTalk] all: I recall when I was in high school (several decades ago) when people put a 'leather strap' on their rear bumper that dragged on the ground. It was said that this would do two thin
Many decades ago, as well, I recall that the fuel tankers had a rather large metal chain attached to the truck frame that drug on the ground as they drove. Barrie, W7ALW Weather Stations", and lot's
Yes, and .. as I recall from the inquiring mind I had in my youth ... they went from the metal chain, which created magnificent sparks .. which could .. well, you get the scenario .. to a "belt" ...
No, actually the straps did the job of bonding between the car's body/frame and the ground and really did work until the tire manufacturers learned to add conductive agents to tire rubber to make the
Probably the best folks to ask about dealing with lightning is NASA. They have to deal with it almost year round at Cape ZAP Canaveral. Also might skulk around Univerisity of Florida. I believe it wa
The model rockets actually trailed a fine wire that remained grounded as the rocket rose, allowing the conductor to go right toward the source. Gary -- ag0n at arrl dot net http colon slash slash gar
have to deal with it almost year round at Cape ZAP Canaveral. Also might skulk around Univerisity of Florida. I believe it was their crowd that showed up on PBS after setting up an underground bunke
Y'know, in all this hypothetical discussion, I haven't seen anyone express what I think are the real "home truths" on the subject -- To wit: Unless you have a purpose-built shack and grounding system
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There were two groups doing rocket triggered lightning. The florida group uses above ground buildings, the other one I believe is in Colorado and uses an underground bunker. In both cases the rocket