Simultaneous observation of lightning emission in different wave ranges of electromagnetic spectrum in Tien Shan mountains

• Published in: Atmospheric research 2018-10, Vol.211, p.73-84
• Main Authors: Gurevich, A.V., Garipov, G.K., Almenova, A.M., Antonova, V.P., Chubenko, A.P., Kalikulov, O.A., Karashtin, A.N., Kryakunova, O.N., Lutsenko, V.Yu, Mitko, G.G., Mukashev, K.M., Nam, R.A., Nikolaevsky, N.F., Osedlo, V.I., Panasyuk, M.I., Ptitsyn, M.O., Piscal, V.V., Ryabov, V.A., Saduev, N.O., Sadykov, T.Kh, Saleev, K.Yu, Salikhov, N.M., Shepetov, A.L., Shlyugaev, Yu.V., Svertilov, S.I., Vil'danova, L.I., Zastrozhnova, N.N., Zhantaev, Z.S., Zhilchenko, K.S., Zhukov, V.V., Zybin, K.P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Gamma emission; Lightning; Optic emission; Radio emission; Thunderstorm
• ISSN: 0169-8095; 1873-2895
• DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2018.04.018

Simultaneous registration of electromagnetic emission generated by atmospheric lightning discharges in the radio-frequency (f = 0.1–30 MHz), infrared (λ = 610–800 nm), ultraviolet (λ = 240–380 nm), and in the soft energy gamma-radiation (Eγ = 0.1–4 MeV) ranges of electromagnetic spectrum was made synchronously in mountain conditions with complex detector system of the Tien Shan High-Mountain Cosmic Ray Station. We discuss preliminary results of these measurements and perspectives of future application of the multispectral investigation technique to study of the effects of thunderstorm activity. •Different atmospheric discharge emissions were investigated simultaneously.•Modified set of equipment was used at Tien-Shan Station during thunderstorms.•Radio, optic (UV and IC) and soft energy gamma-radiation were registered.