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Open source sensor array
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Work out how to test lightning detector #5

Open originalfoo opened 7 years ago

originalfoo commented 7 years ago

In order to fully utilise the lightning detector, I need controlled testing environment to test triangulation, etc.

How the heck do I create controlled lightning?

originalfoo commented 7 years ago

A gas lighter might do the trick; inspired by this: https://thehackerdiary.wordpress.com/2017/05/24/lightning-detector-with-nothing-but-a-headphone-jack/

originalfoo commented 7 years ago

Random infos: rPi lighting detector that tweets

originalfoo commented 7 years ago

The electric field of the radio waves emitted by cloud-to-ground lightning discharges is mainly oriented vertically, and thus the magnetic field is oriented horizontally.

Would having a second fulmenometer oriented vertically (eg. as part of the gas sensor PCB) improve detection of CC and IC sferics?