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Basically, three algorithm in C languages were Despite the advantages of this system it is still necessary to
implemented in the PSoC microprocessor, the first is a counter perfect it, especially regarding the development of a more
which will increase the variable “number of lightning” each advanced energy module, with a more advanced battery bank
time the comparator treshold is trespassed. The second to supply power when eventual power outages.
algorithm will calculate the lightning density for the region of Acknowledgment
installation of the antenna and the third will count the keraunic
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index.
III. TESTS AND RESULTS References
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The test occurred on 01/16/2014, in the interval between
[2] Carr, Joseph J. (1994). "Small Loop Antennas for MW, AM BCB, LF
1800h and 1930h (local time). In this test the antenna was
installed indoors (in a shelter). In order to validate and and VLF Reception - Part 1." Elektor Electronics (UK), June1994, pp.
58 - 63.8
compare the obtained results, we used data from the
[3] Carr, Joseph J. (1994). "Small Loop Antennas for MW, AM BCB, LF
STARNET network (Sferics Timing And Ranging NETwork) and VLF Reception - Part 2." Elektor Electronics (UK), July/August
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of lightning, as well as the time distribution in intervals of 15 [4] http://www.zeus.iag.usp.br/zeus_google_v3/
minutes.
In figure 1 it can be seen some examples of lightning
detected during a storm.