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Author : D. J. Turner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (174 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning and Other Meteorological Phenomena written by D. J. Turner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stanley Singer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1468418661
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (684 download)
Download or read book The Nature of Ball Lightning written by Stanley Singer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1837 a comprehensive discussion of lightning appeared in the Annual of the French Bureau des Longitudes with a section on ball lightning which provided for the first time a readily available source in the scientific literature of the basic properties of this curious natural phenomenon. The author, Francois Arago, was the dominant influence in the French Academy of Sciences in the nineteenth century, having become a member of that august body at the age of twenty-three. His attention alone doubtless served at that time to establish the validity of scientific interest in the problem. In addition his discussion covered some of the major questions associated with ball lightning in a nota bly clear-sighted, effective style. Later reconsideration of the same questions often provided no significant improvement over Arago's discussion. There followed a dauntless band of varying but always small number who attempted to account for an apparently simple natural occurrence, a ball of fire usually seen in thunderstorms, with the best knowledge that advancing science could provide. All attempts to deal with this phenomenon were in variably frustrated. The characteristics of ball lightning could be readily cataloged, but they firmly resisted both experimental reproduction and theo retical explanation. One may say that to this day there is no explanation accepted by a large number of scientists. Several investigators of great ability and considerable accomplishment in different fields of science, including Faraday, Kelvin, and Arrhenius, took note of the problem.
Author : James Barry
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1475717105
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (757 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning and Bead Lightning written by James Barry and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this monograph is to review the known physical aspects of two unusual forms of atmospheric luminous phenomena, to deduce their characteristics and properties, and to promote efforts to improve their understanding. These two forms, called ball lightning and bead lightning, have visual images that differ from the linear image associated with normallightning. The terms "balliightning" and "bead lightning" are used to denote atmospheric luminous forms which are occasionally observed and have the geometrie shape suggested by their name. Vet, it is possible that neither phenomenon may in fact be a form of lightning in the sense of a continuous electrical discharge. Bead lightning has been described as the residue of a cloud-to cloud or cloud-to-ground lightning stroke and has the appearance of aseries of luminous balls separated by dark regions, thus resembling astring of pearls, and remains visible for about one second. Ball lightning has been described as a single luminous globe appearing ne ar the ground after a lightning stroke and also remaining visible for about one second. Both phenomena remain visible far longer than normal lightning flashes.
Author : Mark Stenhoff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306470926
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning written by Mark Stenhoff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-16 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Down comes a deluge of sonorous hail, Or prone-descending rain. Wide-rent, the clouds Pour a whole flood, and yet, its flame unquenched, Th’unconquerable lightning struggles through. Ragged and fierce, or in red whirling balls, And fires the mountains with redoubled rage. Black from the stroke, above, the smould’ring pine Stands a sad shattered trunk; and, stretched below, A lifeless group the blasted cattle lie. James Thompson, “The Seasons” (1727) have been investigating ball lightning for more than two decades. I published a ball lightning report in Nature in 1976 that received worldwide publicity and I consequently many people wrote to me with accounts of their own experiences. Within a very short time, I had accumulated about 200 firsthand accounts, and the file has continued to grow steadily since then. Several things impressed me. Few of those who wrote to me had any detailed foreknowledge of ball lightning at the time of their observation. Nonetheless, once reports of other phenomena such as St. Elmo’s fire had been eliminated, the remaining descriptions were remarkably consistent. Furthermore, nearly all who contacted me were keen to have an explanation of what they had seen and seemed entirely sincere.
Author : Michael Maunder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1846287618
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (462 download)
Download or read book Lights in the Sky written by Michael Maunder and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many lights and other objects in the sky go unrecognised, or at least are little understood by those observing them. Such things range from the commonplace like rainbows and meteors, to the distinctly unusual like the green flash and ball lightning. And there is still a residuum of objects that remain unidentified by the watcher – classed generally as ‘UFOs’, a description which today has connotations of the mysterious, even of extraterrestrial visitors. The first part of this book is an identification guide, very much like the "plant identifier" sections found in a good gardening or botany book. It allows quick (and structured) identification of known aerial phenomena, whether at night or during the day. The objects thus found are referenced to the second part of the book... The second part gives a full description, physical explanation, and where relevant notes on observing and photographing the various phenomena. Some will need optical aids such as binoculars or telescopes, but the main thrust of the book is identification and explanation rather than imaging. The final chapter approaches UFOs from a scientific standpoint, particularly the way in which human perception and often preconception affects the outcome. It does however finish with a short section on "extraterrestrial UFOs", emphasising the burden of proof aspect and touching on the scientific theories of life on other worlds and the improbability of visitors.
Author : Herbert Boerner
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030207838
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning written by Herbert Boerner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ball lightning is an enigma. These luminous objects that appear occasionally during thunderstorms and can reach several meters in diameter have been a mystery to science for about 200 years. Despite several thousands of reported observations, their nature is still unknown. In this book, well documented cases of ball lightning are described and used to unravel some aspects of this mysterious form of atmospheric electricity. Throughout the book, the author discusses the various facets of the problem in an accessible but rigorous style, delivering a readable and informative text that will captivate the curious reader. He finally reaches the surprising conclusion that the solution to this puzzle may have been hidden in plain sight for many years. A foreword by Earle Williams, leading lightning researcher at MIT, introduces the book.
Author : V. Torchigin
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781512010107
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (11 download)
Download or read book New Physical Phenomena Responsible for Ball Lightning written by V. Torchigin and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-03 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We present a set of new physical phenomena that we have managed to disclose without leaving a computer. We took into account the thought of the Russian Nobel prize winner Peter Kapitsa that Ball Lighting is a small window in the great world of new physical phenomena. Having observed through suppositive window in a form of Ball Lightning, we clap eyes on a lot of unknown physical phenomena that exist independently on the Ball Lightning. The most significant among them is an existence of the self-confined light in the conventional air atmosphere. We can not forecast when this phenomenon will become generally recognized. At least, the progress over ten years since time when this phenomenon was put forward shows that the scientific community is not ready to the recognition. This fact can be explained easily. A common sense protests against the thought that the conventional white light can confine itself in the conventional air atmosphere. All these objects are familiar very well to everyone and his experience tells that the light travels in straight lines. Before us, nobody even hinted the existence of the self-confined light Similar situation took place with the Copernicus theory. Everyone could see that the Sun moves around the Earth rather than vice versa. About century was required to recognize that Copernicus was right. We hope that smaller time will be required to recognize an existence of the self-confined light.
Author : V. P. Torchigin
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527550702
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning as a Messenger from a New World of Circulating Light written by V. P. Torchigin and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows that ball lightning has nothing to do with electricity at all; it is a bubble where ordinary white light circulates in the bubble’s shell in all possible directions. Such a bubble of light is a completely new, previously unknown object, consisting mainly of light, which determines its anomalous behaviour. Such anomalous behaviour coincides in detail with the mysterious and paradoxical behaviour of natural ball lightning. This book argues that natural ball lightning is an experimental sample which confirms this theory. In the book, the necessary conditions for the stability of the bubble of light and the physical laws that ensure its stability are given, making it possible to determine its unique physical parameters. The book is based on over 30 scientific articles published in leading international journals since 2003.
Author : Nixon A. Adams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Introduction to Lightning and Other Electrostatic Phenomena written by Nixon A. Adams and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This technical report points out the importance of forecasters in the field understanding the basic physical principles of the lightning stroke, the lightning flash, and certain other electrostatic phenomena. Several varied theories on the creation of negative and positive charge centers on cumulo-nimbus clouds are presented by the author for the readers' consideration. The integral parts of a single lightning flash are covered in detail and the author furnishes a better insight to the lightning phenomenon than normally held by the weather forecasters in the field.
Author : Sarah Michaels
Publisher : Ridiculously Simple Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Flash and Roar written by Sarah Michaels and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the electrifying world of weather with this engaging book designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds to explore the science of lightning and thunder. From the basic principles of weather to the thrilling specifics of thunderstorms, this resource is perfect for young readers eager to learn about the forces shaping our atmosphere. Structured to be both educational and interactive, each chapter builds on the last, starting with fundamental concepts before moving to more complex ideas. Learn about the formation of lightning, the different types of lightning, and how thunder complements these spectacular light shows. Discover safe ways to gauge the distance of thunder and learn crucial safety tips for navigating storms both indoors and outdoors. Delve into historical accounts of famous lightning strikes and uncover myths and facts about lightning safety. Experiment with static electricity through hands-on activities that reinforce the scientific concepts discussed and use the DIY weather station instructions to observe weather patterns right from your backyard. Whether you're a budding meteorologist or a curious learner, this book is your gateway to understanding the awe-inspiring dynamics of thunder and lightning. Explore, learn, and create as you embark on a storm-chasing adventure through the pages!
Author : Cixin Liu
Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 0765394081
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning written by Cixin Liu and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of the Three-Body Trilogy, Cixin Liu's Ball Lightning is the story of what happens when the beauty of scientific inquiry runs up against the drive to harness new discoveries with no consideration of their possible consequences. When Chen’s parents are incinerated before his eyes by a blast of ball lightning, he devotes his life to cracking the secret of this mysterious natural phenomenon. His search takes him to stormy mountaintops, an experimental military weapons lab, and an old Soviet science station. The more he learns, the more he comes to realize that ball lightning is just the tip of an entirely new frontier. While Chen’s quest for answers gives purpose to his lonely life, it also pits him against soldiers and scientists with motives of their own: a beautiful army major with an obsession with dangerous weaponry, and a physicist who has no place for ethical considerations in his single-minded pursuit of knowledge. "Wildly imaginative."—Barack Obama on The Three-Body Problem trilogy Tor books by Cixin Liu The Remembrance of Earth's Past #1 The Three-Body Problem #2 The Dark Forest #3 Death's End At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Querida Lee Pearce
Publisher : Julian Messner
ISBN 13 : 9780671686482
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Lightning and Other Wonders of the Sky written by Querida Lee Pearce and published by Julian Messner. This book was released on 1989 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces wonders of earth's atmosphere, including auroras, mirages, trade winds, dust storms, acid rain, meteor showers, sundogs and a host of other meteorological phenomena.
Author : Warren D. Rayle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning Characteristics written by Warren D. Rayle and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Vladimir Bychkov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048132126
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)
Download or read book The Atmosphere and Ionosphere written by Vladimir Bychkov and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-07-17 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From July 7 to 12, 2008 in Zelenogradsk, a cosy resort on the bank of the Baltic Sea near Kaliningrad in Russia, the 1st International Conference “Atmosphere, Ionosphere, Safety (AIS-2008)” has been carried out. The State Russian University of I. Kant, Semenov Institute of chemical physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushkov Institute of terrestrial magnetism and radio-waves propagation of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Russian Committee on Ball Lightning (BL) have acted as organizers of the conference. Financial support was made by Russian Fund of Fundamental Research Project N. 08-03-06041 and European Of?ce of Aerospace Research and Development Grant award FA8655-08-1-5052. The International conference “Atmosphere, Ionosphere, Safety” (AIS-2008) was devoted to (i) the analysis of the atmosphere–ionosphere response on natural and man-made processes, the reasons of occurrence of the various accompanying geophysical phenomena, and an estimation of possible consequences of their in?uence on the person and technological systems; (ii) the study of the monitoring possibility and search of the ways for the risk level decrease. Discussion of the physical and chemical processes accompanying the observable geophysical p- nomena was undertaken. One can see from a list of the Conference sections that questions of safety took only rather modest place, so main topics of the Conference became discussion of processes taking place in the atmosphere, ionosphere and methods of monitoring these processes.
Author : Herbert Boerner
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783030207854
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (78 download)
Download or read book Ball Lightning written by Herbert Boerner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ball lightning is an enigma. These luminous objects that appear occasionally during thunderstorms and can reach several meters in diameter have been a mystery to science for about 200 years. Despite several thousands of reported observations, their nature is still unknown. In this book, well documented cases of ball lightning are described and used to unravel some aspects of this mysterious form of atmospheric electricity. Throughout the book, the author discusses the various facets of the problem in an accessible but rigorous style, delivering a readable and informative text that will captivate the curious reader. He finally reaches the surprising conclusion that the solution to this puzzle may have been hidden in plain sight for many years. A foreword by Earle Williams, leading lightning researcher at MIT, introduces the book.
Author : Ebenezer C. Brewer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3752581158
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (525 download)
Download or read book A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar written by Ebenezer C. Brewer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (495 download)
Download or read book Special Meteorological Phenomena, A Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bibliography contains about 85 abstracts of articles and reports on special meteorological phenomena, published in scientific periodicals between January 1968 and March 1974. The bibliography is divided into three chapters: (1) Optical phenomena in the atmosphere; (2) Electrical phenomena in the atmosphere; and (3) Acoustic phenomena in the atmosphere. The second chapter is subdivided into five parts -- electrics of fine weather, Electrics in clouds and thunderstorms, Lightning, Ball lightning, and Aurora. Within each chapter the material has been arranged chronologically. An index of authors concludes this report.
