Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)

The U.S. National Lightning Detection Network Database (NLDN)

Entry ID: NLDN

Summary

Abstract: The National Lightning Detection Network, NLDN, consists of over 100 remote, ground-based sensing stations located across the United States that instantaneously detect the electromagnetic signals given off when lightning strikes the earth's surface. These remote sensors send the raw data via a satellite-based communications network to the Network Control Center operated by Vaisala Inc. in Tucson, Arizona. Within seconds of a lightning strike, the NCC's central analyzers process information on the location, time, polarity, and communicated to users across the country.

More information:
http://thunderstorm.vaisala.com

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Geographic Coverage

N: 60.0 S: 18.0 E: -60.0 W: -130.0

Data Set Citation

Dataset Creator: Vaisala GAI, Inc.
Dataset Title: The U.S. National Lightning Detection Network Database (NLDN)
Dataset Release Place: Tucson, AZ, USA
Version: Not provided
Online Resource: http://thunderstorm.vaisala.com

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1989-01-01

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CANADA
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > CENTRAL AMERICA
CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA
GEOGRAPHIC REGION > MID-LATITUDE
VERTICAL LOCATION > BOUNDARY LAYER
VERTICAL LOCATION > TROPOSPHERE

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC ELECTRICITY >LIGHTNING [Definition]

ATMOSPHERE >WEATHER EVENTS >LIGHTNING [Definition]

Platform

GROUND STATIONS [Information]

Keywords

DAILY DATA

NLDN

NLDN STATIONS

SEVERE WEATHER

THUNDERSTORMS

Data Center

Vaisala, Inc. [Information]
Data Center URL: http://www.vaisala.com/

Data Center Personnel

Name: VAISALA SUPPORT
Email: thunderstorm.support at vaisala.com

Distribution

Distribution_Media: Online (HTTP)
Fees: Contact Vaisala for Fee information.

Personnel

VAISALA SUPPORT
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: thunderstorm.support at vaisala.com

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Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 1994-04-21

Last DIF Revision Date: 2018-11-08

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