Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density

Lightning discharge in thunderstorms is an indication of the intensity of atmospheric convection which is related to important climate parameters. Due to the interest in global warming, there have been numerous studies looking at the relationship and sensitivity of lightning activity to changes in s...

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Main Author:	Ismail, Iskandar Haszuan
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2019
Subjects:	TK Electrical engineering Electronics Nuclear engineering
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85869/1/IskandarHaszuanIsmailMSKE2019.pdf
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spelling	my-utm-ep.858692020-07-30T07:35:23Z Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density 2019 Ismail, Iskandar Haszuan TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Lightning discharge in thunderstorms is an indication of the intensity of atmospheric convection which is related to important climate parameters. Due to the interest in global warming, there have been numerous studies looking at the relationship and sensitivity of lightning activity to changes in surface temperature. Many studies have been done specifically in the temperate region of the globe, but number of studies done in the tropics especially Malaysia to identify correlational activities between temperature change and lightning formation is hardly found in the literature. Therefore, this research aims to study and investigate the correlational activity between global warming and lightning density in Malaysia specifically in the area of Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, from 2011 until year 2016, based on data provided by Malaysian Meteorological Department and TNB Research. Statistical analysis of the data shows a positive correlation between temperature and lightning activities. It was found that surface temperature is a key driving factor of daily lightning activities and hence, higher surface temperature will lead to higher number of lightning. Thus, lightning may provide a useful tool for tracking global warming in the future. Outcome of this research work will be useful specifically to utility companies and electrical consultants in Malaysia in designing and enhancing their lightning protection system for better improvement. It will also benefit the public in the sense of educating and understanding the importance of environmental preservation and conservation to help reduce the impact of global warming. 2019 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85869/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85869/1/IskandarHaszuanIsmailMSKE2019.pdf application/pdf en public http://dms.library.utm.my:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:132632 masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering - School of Electrical Engineering Faculty of Engineering - School of Electrical Engineering
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description	Lightning discharge in thunderstorms is an indication of the intensity of atmospheric convection which is related to important climate parameters. Due to the interest in global warming, there have been numerous studies looking at the relationship and sensitivity of lightning activity to changes in surface temperature. Many studies have been done specifically in the temperate region of the globe, but number of studies done in the tropics especially Malaysia to identify correlational activities between temperature change and lightning formation is hardly found in the literature. Therefore, this research aims to study and investigate the correlational activity between global warming and lightning density in Malaysia specifically in the area of Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, from 2011 until year 2016, based on data provided by Malaysian Meteorological Department and TNB Research. Statistical analysis of the data shows a positive correlation between temperature and lightning activities. It was found that surface temperature is a key driving factor of daily lightning activities and hence, higher surface temperature will lead to higher number of lightning. Thus, lightning may provide a useful tool for tracking global warming in the future. Outcome of this research work will be useful specifically to utility companies and electrical consultants in Malaysia in designing and enhancing their lightning protection system for better improvement. It will also benefit the public in the sense of educating and understanding the importance of environmental preservation and conservation to help reduce the impact of global warming.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Ismail, Iskandar Haszuan
author_facet	Ismail, Iskandar Haszuan
author_sort	Ismail, Iskandar Haszuan
title	Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density
title_short	Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density
title_full	Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density
title_fullStr	Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density
title_full_unstemmed	Correlational activity between global warming and lightning density
title_sort	correlational activity between global warming and lightning density
granting_institution	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering - School of Electrical Engineering
granting_department	Faculty of Engineering - School of Electrical Engineering
publishDate	2019
url	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/85869/1/IskandarHaszuanIsmailMSKE2019.pdf
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