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    I.S. EN IEC 62793:2020

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    Thunderstorm warning systems - Protection against lightning

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  16-11-2020

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
    4 Thunderstorm phases and detectable phenomena for alarming
    5 Description of thunderstorm detectors and their properties
    6 Alarm method
    7 Installation
    8 Maintenance
    9 Performance evaluation
    10 TWS application
    Annex A (informative) Overview of the lightning phenomena
    Annex B (informative) Thunderstorm monitoring techniques
    Annex C (informative) Recommended preventive actions
    Annex D (informative) Example of TWS evaluation
    Annex E (normative) How to test thunderstorm detectors
    Annex F (informative) Application guide
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    This document describes the characteristics of thunderstorm warning systems (TWSs) in order to implement lightning hazard preventive measures.

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    Committee IEC/TC 81
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes
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