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Progress in planetary lightning

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: We review the progress in the last decade in the field of planetary lightning. We provide background covering terrestrial lightning and newly discovered associated phenomena such as sprites. We concentrate on the theory and observations regarding lightning at Jupiter, especially the discoveries made by the Galileo orbiter and entry probe. Recent observations of Titan's atmosphere and a theory of possible lightning at Titan are reviewed. We discuss the potential for lightning detection by the Huygens probe that will enter Titan's atmosphere in 2005. Directions for future progress in planetary lightning are outlined.

Source: Reports on Progress in Physics

DOI: 10.1088/0034-4885/65/6/202

Authors: S J Desch, W J Borucki, C T Russell, A Bar-Nun

Institutions: Carnegie Institution for Science, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Ames Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles, Tel Aviv University

Language: English

Topic: Lightning and Electromagnetic Phenomena

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2016298782

FWCI: 2.725

Cites: 195

Cited by: 71

Related to: 10