Lightning-Induced Effects in Power and Telecommunication Systems: FDTD Applications addresses the growing vulnerability of modern power and telecommunication systems to lightning-related phenomena. As the reliability requirements for these systems and their sensitive equipment increase, effective protection against lightning becomes paramount.
The book presents methods to quantify lightning-induced effects, including both traditional approaches based on transmission-line theory and electromagnetic-field-to-conductor coupling, as well as advanced numerical techniques such as the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. The use of FDTD has grown with advances in software tools and computing power, enabling detailed simulation of lightning interactions with complex systems.
In addition to practical applications, the book provides foundational background on lightning, lightning models, and lightning electromagnetics. It is essential reading for electrical engineers and researchers interested in lightning surge protection, as well as senior undergraduate and graduate students specializing in electrical engineering.
