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Importance of lightning detection network development in Peninsular Malaysia

  • M.A Islam
  • , A. Chan
  • , S. K. K. Khaw
  • , S. A. Salleh
  • , N. H. Zakaria
  • , N.A. Isa
  • , M.O.C. Gee
  • , M. Azari

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Abstract

Lightning is a major climatic phenomenon in Southeast Asia over Indian Ocean and Malaysia is the most affected area in the region. Damages in the different industries, real estates, defense and human fatalities are caused by lightning strikes and it is very common in Malaysia. Existing non-effective lightning detection network in Malaysia now has become an urge to modify the system and improve it according to the need of the Malaysian Meteorological Department. Research facilities in the Malaysian universities and related research organizations need to give substantial effort in developing lightning science and technology to solve this problem. In this article, current status of lightning detection network in Malaysia and its weaknesses have been discussed briefly. Also, suggestion have been proposed to improve it.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume385
Edition1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Apr 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Research Methodology for Built Environment and Engineering 2019 - Chulalongkorn University, Malaysia
Duration: 24 Apr 201925 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
PublisherInstitute of Physics
ISSN (Print)1755-1315

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Research Methodology for Built Environment and Engineering 2019
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
Period24/04/1925/04/19

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