Lightning Data
Vaisala offers data from the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) to universities over the Internet. These data are available for education and research, under constraints established by Vaisala.
Universities interested in receiving the NLDN data should begin by submitting a request to Vaisala: Request for Vaisala Lightning Data for Research Use
Data Capabilities
| Remote Data Access | Data Coverage | Display & Analysis Options | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDM Feedtype* | McIDAS ADDE | TDS | Short-Term Archive | Regional | National | Global | GEMPAK | IDV | McIDAS | AWIPS |
| LIGHTNING (FT14,NLDN) | ✓ R | ✓ R | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
R = Restricted: Data cannot be served past one's own institution. Please see the guidelines regarding the access and use of lightning data.
*See a complete list of LDM feed types.
Ancillary Data
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Vaisala's National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN)
Description
The Vaisala National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) detects real-time lightning events that covers the entire continental U.S. It delineates between cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to ground strikes for more accurate alert planning, lightning reporting, and damage investigation.
Questions About Lightning Data?
Questions or comments about Lightning Data can be sent to: support@unidata.ucar.edu.