[TowerTalk] Lightning

[Ward Silver]

I'm not sure, but I think that there are some references that show a "cone
of protection" around tall structures.  Depending on the cone angle and
the distances and directions involved, she might be in the water tower's
protection zone.

You might also ask her if she thinks the water tower has attracted
lightning since it is much bigger than your tower.

Anybody out there know where these references are?

73, Ward N0AX

> 
> Hello Towertalkers, Need some help on this one. How do I explain to a
> very upset neighbor
> over 200 feet away that my well grounded 80
> foot tower is not going to attract every lightning
> bolt in the sky. Articles with info and facts?
> When I do present myself to her I need to have
> good info.  Any experience with this guys?
> Also 400 feet to the other side of this neighbor
> is a 200 foot water tower they dont seem concerned about,. 73 Mike KN9T
> 


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