Personnel

 

Faculty and Postdocs:

Dr. Martin A. Uman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, uman@ece.ufl.edu

Dr. Vladimir A. Rakov, Distinguished Professor, Director of ICLRT-LOG, rakov@ece.ufl.edu

Dr. Robert Moore, Professor, moore@ece.ufl.edu

Ziqin Ding, Postdoctoral Associate, ziqinding94@ufl.edu

Graduate Students:

Si Chen, Ph.D. chen.si@ufl.edu

Logan Musante, Masters, logan.musante@ufl.edu

Collaborators:

Dr. Dan Micu, Professor, Fulbright Scholar, Dan.Micu@ethm.utcluj.ro

Dr. Yanan Zhu, Earth Networks, yanan.zhu@aem.eco

Dr. Istvan Kereszy, Fire Neural Network, kerei@mail.broward.edu

Dr. Kang Yang, Postdoctoral Associate, SmartData Lab, UF ECE, kang.yang@ufl.edu

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Facilities

 

ICLRT-CB

ICLRT-LOG

ICLRT-GCS

The International Center for Lightning Research and Testing at Camp Blanding (ICLRT-CB), Florida

In October 1994, the University of Florida and Camp Blanding Florida Army National Guard Base signed an agreement forming the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing (ICLRT) for the purpose of advancing the science and technology of lightning.  The Center occupies over 100 acres at Camp Blanding, about 45 km north-east of Gainesville, Florida. Airspace is controlled at Camp Blanding so that lightning initiation from overhead thunderclouds using the rocket-and-wire technique can be routinely performed and the resulting triggered lightning studied, in addition to the study of nearby natural lightning (an average of 5 to 6 natural lightning strikes occur on the site each summer).  In February 1995, The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) donated $1,500,000 (original value) of measurement and other equipment to the Center.  In May 1997, the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville donated and installed a 2500 square foot mobile home (value $40,000) to the Center in order to make available both research and living space for UF and visiting investigators.  Over 40 researchers (excluding UF faculty, students and staff) from 15 countries representing 4 continents have performed experiments at the Center concerned with various aspects of atmospheric electricity, lightning, and lightning protection.  More information on the Center and on the results of various experiments are found in the publications listed in the Publications Section below. The Camp Blanding facility (ICLRT-CB) is presently not operational.

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The Lightning Observatory in Gainesville (ICLRT-LOG), Florida

In March 1996, University of Florida constructed the five-story New Engineering Building (NEB), on the roof of which is the Lightning Observatory, which includes a glass cupola providing over a 180-degree unobstructed view of the horizon.  The ICLRT-LOG has been in continious operation since 2004.  Electric and magnetic field antennas, an x-ray detector, HF and VHF systems,  as well as various high-speed visible-range and infrared video cameras and other optical instruments, have been installed at ICLRT-LOG.  The Observatory is linked to the Camp Blanding facility by a dedicated phone line and is used for studying the various physical processes in natural and triggered lightning.  More information about ICLRT-LOG and on the results of various experiments are found in the publications listed in the Publications Section below.

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The Golf Course Station (ICLRT-GCS) in Starke, Florida

The Golf Course Station (ICLRT-GCS) was set up in 2011 in Starke, Florida,  at a distance of about 3 km from Camp Blanding.  It includes a truck that houses digitizing oscilloscopes and computers,  with the various sensors and associated electronics being located on the ground nearby.  For two-station LOG/GCS measurements,  the trigger signals are sent and received via the Internet.

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Publications (1993-2021)

Articles in Reviewed Journals

2024

• “Continuing Current Seen Above and Below the Cloud: Comparing Observations from GLM and High-Speed Video Cameras”, Geophysical Research Letters, 2024, 51, e2024GL110099, https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GL110099, Z. Ding, Y. Zhu, J. Lapierre, E. DiGangi, J. Ringhausen, P.B. Lauria, M.M.F. Saba, V. Rakov, R.U. Abbasi, D.R.R. da Silva, and T.P. da Silva
• “Estimation of the Equivalent Impedance of Lightning Return-Stroke Channel from Current Waveforms Measured at Tall Towers”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2024, Vol. 66, No. 4, pp. 1168-1175, 10.1109/TEMC.2024.3409719, M. Hasegawa, K. Kutsuna, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, T. Tsuboi, and V.A. Rakov
• “Observations of Very Unusual Behavior of Lightning Discharges”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2024, 233, 110525, 13 p., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110525, Z. Ding and V.A. Rakov
• “Wave Guiding Properties of Large Low-Conductivity Cylinder”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2024, Vol. 66, No. 4, pp. 1183-1191, 10.1109/TEMC.2024.3408849, S. Ueda, M. Hasegawa, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• “Toward large-scale aircraft-based measurments of energetic radiation from thunderstorms and lightning”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2024, 233, 110454, 11 p., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110454, I. Kereszy, V.A. Rakov, A. Gulyas, Z. Ding, T. Enoto, Y. Wada, L. Araújo, and M. Guimarães
• “Comparison of Lightning Channel Luminosity Versus Time Profiles in the Infrared and Visible Ranges”, Geophysical Research Letters, 2024, 51, e2024GL109291, 10 p., https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GL109291, Z. Ding, V.A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, I. Kereszy, S. Chen, and M.D. Tran
• “Clusters of Compact Intracloud Discharges (CIDs) in Overshooting Convective Surges”, Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JD040307, 129, e2023JD040307, 18 p., S. Chen, V.A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, and Z. Ding
• “Corrigendum to “Termination of thunderstorm-related bursts of energetic radiation and particles by inverted intracloud and hybrid lightning discharges”, [Atmospheric Research, 233 (2020), 104713-104720]”, Atmospheric Research, 2024, 304, 107403, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2024.107403, A. Chilingarian, Y. Khanikyants, and V. Rakov
• “Numerical simulation of high-current atmospheric discharges with consideration of plasma channels thermodynamics. Part 2. Analysis of simulation results”, Global Energy, 30 (01) (2024) 117–135, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18721/JEST.30107, A.A. Sysoev, D.I. Iudin, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Emelyanov, V.Yu. Klimashov, and N.V. Korovkin.
• “Numerical simulation of high-current atmospheric discharges with consideration of plasma channel thermodynamics. Part 1. Model description”, Global Energy, 29 (04) (2023) 50–71, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18721/JEST.29403, A.A. Sysoev, D.I. Iudin, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Emelyanov, V.Yu. Klimashov, and N.V. Korovkin.
• “Processes in negative and positive CG lightning flashes detected from space by GLM”, ”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2024, 229, 110183, 8 p., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110183, A.F.R. Leal and V.A. Rakov
• “Propagation mechanism of branched downward positive leader resulting in a negative cloud-to-ground flash”, ”, Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres, 2024, 129, e2023JD039262., https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JD039262, Z. Ding, V. A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, I. Kereszy, S. Chen, and M. D. Tran
• “A Procedure to Infer Lightning Return-Stroke Current Waveform from Far-Field Waveform for the Case of Lossy Ground”, ”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2024, Vol. 66, No. 2, April 2024, pp. 525-531, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2023.3325280, S. Koike, M. Fukuyama, Y. Baba, T. Tsuboi, and V.A. Rakov

2023

• “High-Speed Video Observations of Needles Evolving into Negative Leaders in a Positive Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Flash”, Journal of Geophysical Research, 2023, 128, e2023JD039523, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JD039523, B. Wu, Q. Qi, W. Lyu, Y. Ma, L. Chen, F. Lyu, Y. Zhang, Y. Fan, and V.A. Rakov
• “Lightning Current Waveforms Inferred from Far Field Waveforms for the Case of Strikes to Tall Objects”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2023, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2023.3261422,Vol. 65, No. 4, 1162-1169, August 2023 , S. Koike, Y. Baba, T. Tsuboi, and V.A. Rakov
• “Wave Propagation Speed and Equivalent Impedance of Dielectric-Coated Conductor Representing Lightning Return-Stroke Channel”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2023, Vol. 65, No. 2, 601-604, April 2023, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2023.3261422, K. Kutsuna, S. Koike, N. Nagaoka, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• “Lightning Initiation as a Consequence of Natural Thundercloud Evolution. Part 3. Streamers and Transition from Streamers to a Leader Channel”, Electricity, 2023, No. 1, pp. 16–27, https://doi.org/10.24160/0013-5380-2023-1-16-27, D.I. Iudin, A.A. Syssoev, and V.A. Rakov
• “Estimation of lightning channel-base current from far electromagnetic field in the case of inclined channel”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2023, 214, 108854, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108854, K. Kutsuna, N. Nagaoka, Y. Baba, T. Tsuboi, and V.A. Rakov

2022

• “Lightning initiation as a consequence of natural thundercloud evolution. Part 2: Pre-Streamer Stage”, Electricity, No. 12, pp. 13–22, DOI: 10.24160/0013-5380-2022-12-13-22, D.I. Iudin, A.A. Syssoev, and V.A. Rakov
• “Lightning initiation as a consequence of natural thundercloud evolution. Part 1: Role of detachment in the lowering of the air breakdown threshold”, Electricity, 2022, No. 11, pp. 13–28, DOI: 10.24160/0013-5380-2022-11-13-28, D.I. Iudin, A.A. Syssoev, and V.A. Rakov
• “Ground-based observations of lightning-related x-ray and gamma-ray emissions in Florida: Occurrence context and new insights”, Electric Power Systems Research, Special Issue "Recent Advancements in Lightning Physics, Protection, and Safety", 2022, 213, 108736, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108736, V.A. Rakov and I. Kereszy
• “New Insights into the Lightning Discharge Processes”, Plasma Sources Science and Technology (PSST), Special Issue in Memory of Yuri Raizer, 2022, 31, 104005, 17 pp., https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6595/ac9330, V.A. Rakov, M.D. Tran, Y. Zhu, Z. Ding, A.F.R. Leal, I. Kereszy, and S. Chen
• “Comparison of Far Electric Field Waveforms Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes and Subsequent Strokes in Natural Lightning”, Electric Power Systems Research, Special Issue "Recent Advancements in Lightning Physics, Protection, and Safety", 2022, 213, 108784, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108784, Z. Ding, S. Chen, V.A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, I. Kereszy, and M.A. Uman
• “Problems of Lightning Initiation and Development”, Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 64, No. 11, April, 2022, pp. 780-803, 10.1007/s11141-022-10178-z, D. I. Iudin, A.A. Syssoev, and V.A. Rakov
• “Energetic radiation from subsequent-stroke leaders: The role of reduced air density in decayed lightning channels”, Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 7520. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12157520, Special Issue "Physics Principles, Measurements and Characteristics of Lightning", I. Kereszy, V.A. Rakov, L. Czumbil, A. Muresan, Z. Ding, D. Micu, and V. Cooray
• “Toward a Better Understanding of Negative Lightning Stepped Leaders”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2022, 209, 108043, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2022.108043, Z. Ding and V.A. Rakov
• “Transient phenomena in positive cloud-to-ground lightning discharges”, Nature Communications Physics, 2022, 12 pp., DOI: 10.1038/s42005-022-01087-8, Z. Ding, V.A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, M.D. Tran, and I. Kereszy
• “Ground-based observation of a TGF occurring between opposite polarity strokes of a bipolar cloud-to-ground lightning flash”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2022, 127, e2021JD036130, DOI: 10.1029/2021JD036130, I. Kereszy, V.A. Rakov, Z. Ding, and J.R. Dwyer
• “High-speed video observations of needles in a positive cloud-to-ground lightning flash”, Geophysical Research Letters, 2022, 49, e2021GL096546, DOI: 10.1029/2021GL096546, B. Wu, W. Lyu, Q. Qi, Y. Ma, L. Chen, V.A. Rakov, F. Lyu, Y. Zhang, and H. Liu
• “Unusual plasma formations produced by positive streamers entering the cloud of negatively charged water droplets”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2022, 127, e2021JD035821, DOI: 10.1029/2021JD035821, DOI: 10.1002/essoar.10508088.1, A. Yu. Kostinskiy, N. A. Bogatov, V. S. Syssoev, E. A. Mareev, M. G. Andreev, M. U. Bulatov, D. I. Sukharevsky and V. A. Rakov
• “An Experimental Study of the Breakthrough-Phase and Return-Stroke Processes in Long Sparks”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2022, 127, e2021JD035870, DOI: 10.1029/2021JD035870, N.A. Bogatov, V.S. Syssoev, D.I. Sukharevsky, A.I. Orlov, V.A. Rakov, and E.A. Mareev

2021

• “Multiple strokes along the same channel to ground in positive lightning produced by a supercell”, Geophysical Research Letters, 2021, 48, e2021GL096714. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL096714, Y. Zhu, P. Bitzer, V. Rakov, M. Stock, J. Lapierre, E. DiGangi, Z. Ding, B. Medina, L. Carey, and T. Lang
• “Lightning, the Science. Part 1: Modern View”, Electricity, 2021, 5, 4-16, V.A. Rakov
• “Lightning, the Science. Part 2: Current and Electromagnetics”, Electricity, 2021, 5, 4-11, V.A. Rakov
• “First documented downward positive cloud-to-ground lightning initiated by an upward negative lightning”, Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 2021, 126, e2021JD034566. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JD034566, R. Jiang, W. Lyu, B. Wu, Q. Qi, L. Chen, Y. Ma, F. Lyu, Y. Zhu, and V.A. Rakov
• “Evidence and inferred mechanism of collisions of downward stepped-leader branches in negative lightning”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 2021, 48, e2021GL093295, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL093295, Z. Ding, V.A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, M.D. Tran, A.Yu. Kostinskiy, and I. Kereszy
• “Statistical Distributions of Lightning Parameters with Emphasis on Their Extremely High Values”, Electricity, 2021, 3, 4-25, V.A. Rakov and E.A. Mareev
• “A machine-learning approach to classify cloud-to-ground and intracloud lightning”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 2021, 48, e2020GL091148, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020GL091148, Y. Zhu, P. Bitzer, V. Rakov, and Z. Ding
• “FDTD Simulations of LEMP Propagation in the Earth-Ionosphere Waveguide Using Different Lightning Models”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, August 2021, Vol. 63, No. 4, pp. 1107-1117, https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMC.2021.3052929, N. Kato, J. Yamamoto, Y. Baba, T.H. Tran, and V.A. Rakov
• “An upward negative lightning flash triggered by a distant +CG from a tall tower in Florida: Observations and modeling”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2021, 196, 107283, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2021.107283, V. A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, Z. Ding, and M. D. Tran
• “From Decimeter-Scale Elevated Ionic Conductivity Regions in the Cloud to Lightning Initiation”, Nature Sci. Rep., 2021, 11:18016, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97321-4, D.I. Iudin, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Syssoev, A.A. Bulatov, and M. Hayakawa
• “A +CG flash caused by a sequence of bidirectional leaders that served to form a ground-reaching branch of a pre-existing horizontal channel”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2021, 126, e2020JD033653, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JD033653, B. Wu, W. Lyu, Q. Qi, Y. Ma, L. Chen, R. Jiang, Y. Zhu, and V.A. Rakov
• “Is a Propagating Infinite Plane Wave a “Radiation Field”?”, Int. J. Magnetics and Electromagnetism, 7:033, https://doi.org/10.35840/2631-5068/6533, Snider W.C., Uman M.A., and Moore R.C.

2020

• “On a possible mechanism of reactivation of decayed branches of negative stepped leaders”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2020, 125, e2020JD033305. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JD033305, Z. Ding, V.A. Rakov, Y. Zhu, and M.D. Tran
• “Comparison of ionospheric reflection heights for LEMPs produced by lightning return strokes of different polarity”, J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., 2020, 211, 105426, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2020.105426, A. Leal and V.A. Rakov
• “On Possible Influence of Corona Discharge on the Propagation Speed of Lightning Surges Along a Tall Grounded Object”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2020, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2020.2995311, T. Okada, Y. Baba, T.H. Tran, and V.A. Rakov
• “Analysis of location errors of the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network using lightning strikes to towers”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2020, 125, e2020JD032530. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JD032530, Y. Zhu, W. Lyu, J. Cramer, V. Rakov, P. Bitzer, and Z. Ding
• “Advances in lightning research and protection technologies”, Electric Power Systems Research, 181, 106206, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106206, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, and K. Michishita
• “PEEC simulation of lightning over-voltage surge with corona discharges on the over head wires”, Electric Power Systems Research, 180, 106118, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2019.106118, P. Yutthagowith, T.H. Tran, Y. Baba, A. Ametani, and V.A. Rakov
• “Characteristics of Different Charge Transfer Modes in Upward Flashes Inferred from Simultaneously Measured Currents and Fields”, IET High Voltage, 2020, Vol. 5, Iss. 1, pp. 30-37, doi: 10.1049/hve.2019.0017, L. He, M. Azadifar, Q. Li, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, A. Mediano, D. Pavanello, and F. Rachidi
• “Termination of thunderstorm-related bursts of energetic radiation and particles by inverted-polarity intracloud and hybrid lightning discharges”, Atmos. Res., 233, 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.104713, A. Chilingarian, Y. Khanikyants, V.A. Rakov, and S. Soghomonyan
• “Simulation of the Propagation of Lightning Electromagnetic Pulses in the Earth-Ionosphere Waveguide Using the FDTD Method in the 2-D Spherical Coordinate System”, IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 15, 335–339, 2020, DOI:10.1002/tee.23060, J. Yamamoto, Y. Baba, T.H. Tran, and V.A. Rakov
• “Numerical simulation of stepping and branching processes in negative lightning leaders”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2020, 125, e2019JD031360. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JD031360, A.A. Syssoev, D.I. Iudin, A.A. Bulatov, and V.A. Rakov
• “Experimental investigation of the streamer zone of long-spark positive leader using the high-speed photography and microwave probing”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2020, 123, e2019JD031826. https://doi.org/ 10.1029/2019JD031826, N.A. Bogatov, A.Yu. Kostinskiy, V.S. Syssoev, M.G. Andreev, M.U. Bulatov, D.I. Sukharevsky, E.A. Mareev, and V.A. Rakov
• “Fine progression features of return stroke luminosity at the bottom of rockettriggered lightning channels”, Atmos. Res., 39, 2020, DOI: 10.1541/jae.39.57, H. Huang, D. Wang, M. Uman, T. Wu and N. Takagi

2019

• “High-speed video observations of natural lightning attachment process with framing rates up to half a million frames per second”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 46, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2019GL085072, Q. Qi, W. Lyu, Y. Ma, B. Wu, L. Chen, R. Jiang, Y. Zhu, and V.A. Rakov
• “Formation of Decimeter-Scale, Long-Lived Elevated Ionic Conductivity Regions in Thunderclouds”, npj Climate and Atmospheric Science (2019) 2:46; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-019-0102-8, D.I. Iudin, V.A. Rakov, A.A. Syssoev, A.A. Bulatov, and M. Hayakawa
• “A New Engineering Model of Lightning M-Component that Reproduces Its Electric Field Waveforms at Both Close and Far Distances”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2019, 124, 14,008–14,023. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019JD030796, M. Azadifar, M. Rubinstein, Q. Li, F. Rachidi, and V. Rakov
• “On the role of reduced air density along the lightning leader path to ground in increasing X-ray production relative to normal atmospheric conditions”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 46, 9252-9260, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2019GL083753, M.D. Tran, I. Kereszy, V.A. Rakov, and J.R. Dwyer
• “Evolution of an upward negative lightning flash triggered by a distant +CG from a 257-m-tall tower, including initiation of subsequent strokes”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 46, 7015–7023, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2019GL083274, Y. Zhu, Z. Ding, V. A. Rakov, and M. D. Tran
• “High-speed video observations of recoil leaders producing and not producing return strokes in a Canton-Tower upward flash”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 46, 8546–8553, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2019GL083862, B. Wu, W. Lyu, Q. Qi, Y. Ma, L. Chen, R. Jiang, Y. Zhu, and V.A. Rakov
• “Observations of X-rays from laboratory sparks in air at atmospheric pressure under negative switching impulse voltages”, Atmosphere, 2019, 10, 169; doi:10.3390/atmos10040169, M. Rahman, P. Hettiarachchi, V. Cooray, J. Dwyer, V. Rakov, and H. Rassoul
• “A study of the context in which compact intracloud discharges occur”, Nature Sci. Rep., 2019, 9:12218, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48680-6, A. Leal and V.A. Rakov
• “A Simplified Physical Model of Negative Leader in Long Sparks”, Electric Power Systems Research, 176, 105955, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2019.105955, Z. Guo, Q. Li, A. Bretas, and V.A. Rakov
• “A Study of a Large Bipolar Lightning Event Observed at the Säntis Tower”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, Vol. 61, No. 3, pp. 796-806, June 2019, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2913220, M. Azadifar, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, G. Diendorfer, W. Schulz, and D. Pavanello
• “Characteristics of Currents in Upward Lightning Flashes Initiated from the Gaisberg Tower”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, Vol. 61, No. 3, pp. 705-718, June 2019, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2019.2916047, N. Watanabe, A. Nag, G. Diendorfer, H. Pichler, W. Schulz, V.A. Rakov, and H.K. Rassoul
• “Analysis of a Bipolar Upward Lightning Flash Based on Simultaneous Records of Current and 380-km Distant Electric Field”, Electric Power Systems Research, 174, 105845, 2019, A. Mostajabi, D. Li, M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer, W. Schulz, H. Pichler, V.A. Rakov, and D. Pavanello
• “Electromagnetic Fields Associated With the M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 124, 6791–6809, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2018JD029998, L. He, F. Rachidi, M. Azadifar, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, V. Cooray, D. Pavanello, H. Xing
• “The breakthrough phase of lightning attachment process: From collision of opposite-polarity streamers to hot-channel connection”, Electric Power Systems Research, 173, 122-134, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2019.03.018, V.A. Rakov and M.D. Tran
• “Compact intracloud discharges: New classification of field waveforms and identification by lightning locating systems”, Electric Power Systems Research, 173, 251-262, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2019.04.016, A.F.R. Leal, V.A. Rakov, and B.R.P. Rocha
• “An advanced model of lightning M-component”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 124, 2296–2317, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2018JD029604, M.D. Tran and V.A. Rakov
  
• “Synchronized two-station optical and electric field observations of multiple upward lightning flashes triggered by a 310-kA +CG flash”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 124, 1050-1063, 2019, DOI: 10.1029/2018JD029378, B. Wu, W. Lyu, Q. Qi, Y. Ma, L. Chen, Y. Zhang, Y. Zhu, and V.A. Rakov
  
• “Upgrading a Low-Cost System for Measuring Lightning Electric Field Waveforms” , IEEE Transactions on EMC, Vol. 61, No.2, April 2019, pp. 595-598, 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2822695, A. F. R. Leal, V. A. Rakov, and B. R. P. Rocha
  
• ''Visualization of rapid electron precipitation via chorus element wave–particle interactions'', Nature Communications, 257, 10, 2041-1723, doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-07996-z, Ozaki, M., Miyoshi, Y., Shiokawa, K., Hosokawa, K., Oyama, S., Kataoka, R., Ebihara, Y., Ogawa, Y., Kasahara, Y., Yagitani, S., Kasaba, Y., Kumamoto, A., Tsuchiya, F., Matsuda, S., Katoh, Y., Hikishima, M., Kurita, S., Otsuka, Y., Moore, R. C., Tanaka, Y., Nosé, M., Nagatsuma, T., Nishitani, N., Kadokura, A., Connors, M., Inoue, T., Matsuoka, A., Shinohara, I
  

2018

• “A Modeling Study of Narrow Electric Field Signatures Produced by Lightning Strikes to Tall Towers”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 123, 10,260–10,277, 2018, DOI: 10.1029/2018JD028916, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, M.D. Tran, W. Lyu, and D.D. Micu
• “3-D Finite Difference Time Domain Simulation of Lightning Strikes to the 634-m Tokyo Skytree”, Geophys. Res. Lett., 2018, 45, 9267–9274, DOI: 10.1029/2018GL078214, S. Araki, Y. Nasu, Y. Baba, V.A. Rakov, M. Saito, and T. Miki
• “Upgrading a Low-Cost System for Measuring Lightning Electric Field Waveforms”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, 2018, 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2822695, A. F. R. Leal, V. A. Rakov, and B. R. P. Rocha
• “Statistical distributions of lightning peak currents: Why do they appear to be lognormal?”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2018, 123, 5070–5089. https://doi.org/10.1029/2017JD028248, N.N. Slyunyaev, E.A. Mareev, V.A. Rakov, and G.S. Golitsyn
• “An Analysis of Current and Electric Field Pulses Associated with Upward Negative Lightning Flashes Initiated from the Säntis Tower”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2018, 123, 4045-4059, DOI: 10.1029/2018JD028295, L. He, M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, V. Cooray, D. Pavanello, and H. Xing
• “Abrupt Elongation (Stepping) of Negative and Positive Leaders Culminating in an Intense Corona Streamer Burst: Observations in Long Sparks and Implications for Lightning”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2018, 123, 5360–5375. https://doi.org/10.1029/2017JD027997, A. Yu. Kostinskiy, V. S. Syssoev, N. A. Bogatov, E. A. Mareev, M. G. Andreev, M. U. Bulatov, D. I. Sukharevsky, and V. A. Rakov
• “FDTD Simulation of Back-Flashover at the Transmission-Line Tower Struck by Lightning Considering Ground-Wire Corona and Operating Voltages”, Electr. Power Syst. Res., 2018, 159, 17–23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2017.08.021, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• “Exact and Approximate Analytical Solutions for Lightning-Induced Voltage Calculations”, IEEE Transactions on EMC, Vol. 60, No. 6, pp. 1850-1856, December 2018, 10.1109/TEMC.2018.2812422, A. Andreotti, V.A. Rakov, and L. Verolino
• “High-Speed Optical Imaging of Lightning and Sparks: Some Recent Results”, IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy, Vol. 138, No. 5, pp. 321–326, DOI: 10.1541/ieejpes.138.321, V.A. Rakov, E.A. Mareev, M.D. Tran, Y. Zhu, N.A. Bogatov, A.Yu. Kostinskiy, V.S. Syssoev, W. Lyu
• “A low-cost system for measuring lightning electric field waveforms, its calibration and application to remote measurements of currents”, IEEE Trans. on EMC, 60(2), 414-422, April 2018, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2017.2723524, A.F.R. Leal, V.A. Rakov, J. Pissolato Filho, B.R.P. Rocha, and M.D. Tran
• “High-speed video and lightning mapping array observations of in-cloud lightning leaders and an M-component to ground”, J. Geophysical Research – Atmospheres, doi:10.1002/2018JD029506, October 22, 2018, D. A. Kotovsky, M. A. Uman, R. A. Wilkes, and D. M. Jordan
• “Triggered lightning return stroke luminosity up to 1 km in two optical bands”, J. Geophysical Research - Atmospheres, doi:10.1002/2018JD028644,September 14, 2018, F. L. Carvalho, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, R. A. Wilkes, and D. A. Kotovsky
• “Lightning Evolution in Two North-Central Florida Summer Multi-Cell Storms and Three Winter/Spring Frontal Storms”, J. Geophysical Research – Atmospheres, doi:10.1002/2017JD026536, Jan. 28, 2018, J. A. Caicedo, M. A. Uman, and J. T. Pilkey
• ''Experimental Generation of ELF Radio Signals Using a Rotating Magnet'', IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 66 (11), 6265-6272, doi: 10.1109/TAP.2018.2869205, Burch, H. C., A. Garraud, M. F. Mitchell, R. C. Moore, and D. P. Arnold
• ''Using Eccentricity to Locate Ionospheric Exit Points of Magnetospheric Whistler Mode Waves'', IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 56 (12), 7049-7061, doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2018.2847605,Hosseini, P., M. Golkowski, H. T. Chorsi, S. D. Gedney, and R. C. Moore
• ''Ionospheric D region remote sensing using ELF sferic group velocity'', Geophysical Research Letters, 45, 12,739–12,748, doi: 10.1029/2018GL08010, Gołkowski, M., Sarker, S. R., Renick, C., Moore, R. C., Cohen, M. B., Kułak, A., et a
• ''The D region response to the August 2017 total solar eclipse and coinci-dent solar flare'', Geophysical Research Letters, 45, doi: 10.1029/2018GL080762, Moore, R. C., and Burch, H. C
• ''Microscopic observations of pulsating aurora associ-ated with chorus element structures: Coordinated Arase satellite‐PWING observations'', Geophysical Research Letters, 45, 12,125–12,134, doi: 10.1029/2018GL079812, Ozaki, M., K. Shiokawa, Y. Miyoshi, K. Hosokawa, S. Oyama, S. Yagitani, Y. Kasahara, Y. Kasaba, S. Matsuda, R. Kataoka, Y. Ebihara, Y. Ogawa, Y. Otsuka, S. Kurita, R. C. Moore, Y.-M. Tanaka, M. Nosé, T. Nagatsuma, M. Connors, N. Nishitani, Y. Katoh, M. Hikishima, A. Kumamoto, F. Tsuchiya, A. Kadokura, T. Nishiyama, T. Inoue, K. Imamura, A. Matsuoka, and I. Shinohara

 
2017

• ''Optical and electric field signatures of lightning interaction with a 257-m tower in Florida”, Electric Power Systems Research, 2017, 153, 128–137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2016.08.036, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, and M.D. Tran
• “FDTD Modeling of LEMP Propagation in the Earth-Ionosphere Waveguide with Emphasis on Realistic Representation of Lightning Source”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 122, 12,918–12,937, 2017, DOI: 10.1002/2017JD027305, T.H. Tran, Y. Baba, V.B. Somu, and V.A. Rakov
• “A study of the ground-attachment process in natural lightning with emphasis on its breakthrough phase”, Springer Nature Scientific Reports, 2017, 7, 15761, 13 p., DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-14842-7, M.D. Tran, and V.A. Rakov
• “Evaluation of ENTLN performance characteristics based on the ground-truth natural and rocket-triggered lightning data acquired in Florida”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2017, 122. https://doi.org/10.1002/2017JD027270, Y. Zhu, V. A. Rakov, M. D. Tran, M. G. Stock, S. Heckman, C. Liu, C. D. Sloop, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, J. A. Caicedo, D. A. Kotovsky, R. A. Wilkes, F. L. Carvalho, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, J. T. Pilkey, and B. M. Hare
• “Types of lightning discharges that abruptly terminate enhanced fluxes of energetic radiation and particles observed at ground level”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2017, 122, 7582–7599, doi:10.1002/2017JD026744, A. Chilingarian, Y. Khanikyants, E. Mareev, D. Pokhsraryan, V.A. Rakov, and  S. Soghomonyan
• “Analysis of Lightning-Ionosphere Interaction Using Simultaneous Records of Source Current and 380-km Distant Electric Field”, J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., 2017, 159, 48–56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2017.05.010, M. Azadifar, D. Li, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer, W. Schulz, H. Pichler, V.A. Rakov, M. Paolone, and D. Pavanello

• “Unusual Positive Lightning Electric Field Waveforms Observed in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Uppsala, Sweden”, J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., 2017, 164, 172–184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2017.08.028, P.B. Adhikari, S. Sharma, K. Baral, and V.A. Rakov
• “Advanced numerical model of lightning development: Application to studying the role of LPCR in determining lightning type”, J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 2017, 122, 6416–6430, doi: 10.1002/2016JD026261, D.I. Iudin, V.A. Rakov, E.A. Mareev, S.S. Davydenko, F.D. Iudin, and A.A. Syssoev
  
• “Do Cosmic Ray Air Showers Initiate Lightning?: A Statistical Analysis of Cosmic Ray Air Showers and Lightning Mapping Array”, J. Geophysical Research- Atmospheres, doi:10.1002/2016JD025949, August 10, 2017, B. M. Hare, J. R. Dwyer, L. H. Winner, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, D. A. Kotovsky, J. A. Caicedo, R. A. Wilkes, F. L. Carvalho, J. T. Pilkey, T. K. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, and H. K. Rassoul 
• “Flash Propagation and Inferred Charge Structure Relative to Radar-Observed Ice Alignment Signatures in a Small Florida Mesoscale Convective System”, Geophysical Research Letters, doi:10.1002/2017GL074610, July 31, 2017, MichaeI I. Biggerstaff, Zachery Zounes, A. Addison Alford, Gordon D. Carrie, John T. Pilkey, Martin A. Uman and Douglas M. Jordan 
• “Triggered Lightning Sky Waves, Return Stroke Modeling, and Ionospheric Effective Height”, J. Geophysical Research – Atmospheres, doi:10.1002/2016JD026202, March 24, 2017, F. L. Carvalho, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. Hill, S. Cummer, D. A. Kotovsky, and R. Moore 
• “Frequency domain analysis of triggered lightning return stroke optical velocity”, J. Geophysical Research - Atmospheres, doi:10.1002/2016JD025863, February 16, 2017, F. L. Carvalho, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan and R. C. Moore
  
• ''Modeling long recovery early events (LOREs) produced by lightning-induced ionization of the nighttime upper mesosphere'', J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 122, 7761–7780, doi: 10.1002/2017JA023996, Kotovsky, D. A., and R. C. Moore

2016

• " A study of preliminary breakdown and return stroke processes in high-intensity negative lightning discharges ", Atmosphere, Special Issue "Electromagnetic Fields and Waves with Special Attention to Lightning Flashes“, 7, 130; doi:10.3390/atmos7100130, 2016, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, and M.D. Tran
• " A Study of National Lightning Detection Network Responses to Natural Lightning Based on Ground-Truth Data Acquired at LOG with Emphasis on Cloud Discharge Activity ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., doi: 10.1002/2016JD025574, 2016, Y. Zhu, V. A. Rakov, M. D. Tran, and A. Nag
• " A subsequent positive stroke developing in the channel of preceding negative stroke and containing bipolar continuing current ", Geophys. Res. Lett., 43, doi:10.1002/2016GL070475, 2016, Y. Zhu, V. A. Rakov, M. D. Tran, and W. Lu
• " Initiation and propagation of cloud-to-ground lightning observed with a high-speed video camera ", Nature Sci. Rep., 6, 39521; doi: 10.1038/srep39521, 2016, M.D. Tran and V.A. Rakov
• " Optical and electric field signatures of lightning interaction with a 257-m tower in Florida ", Electric Power Systems Research, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2016.08.036, 2016, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, and M.D. Tran
• " An FDTD Study of Errors in Magnetic Direction Finding of Lightning Due to the Presence of Conducting Structure Near the Field Measuring Station ", Atmosphere, Special Issue "Electromagnetic Fields and Waves with Special Attention to Lightning Flashes“, 7, 92, doi:10.3390/atmos7070092, 13 p., 2016, Y. Suzuki , S. Araki, Y. Baba, T. Tsuboi, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• " Bipolar Lightning Flashes Observed at the Säntis Tower: Do We Need to Modify the Traditional Classification? ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, doi: 10.1002/2016JD025461, 2016, M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, M. Paolone, and D. Pavanello
• " Observations of the connection of positive and negative leaders in meter-scale electric discharges generated by clouds of negatively-charged water droplets ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 9756–9766, doi:10.1002/2016JD025079, 2016, A.Yu. Kostinskiy, V. S. Syssoev, N.A. Bogatov, E.A.Mareev, M.G. Andreev, M.U. Bulatov, L.M. Makal’sky, D.I. Sukharevsky and V.A. Rakov
• " Two basic leader connection scenarios observed in negative lightning attachment process ", High Volt., pp. 1–7, doi: 10.1049/hve.2016.0002, 2016, W. Lu, Q. Qi, Y. Ma, L. Chen, X. Yan, V.A. Rakov, D. Wang, and Y. Zhang
• " Fast initial continuous current pulses versus return stroke pulses in tower-initiated lightning ", Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 6425–6434, doi:10.1002/2016JD024900, 2016, M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, M. Paolone, D. Pavanello, and S. Metz
• " Initial breakdown and fast leaders in lightning discharges producing long lasting disturbances of the lower ionosphere ", J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 121, 5794–5804, doi:10.1002/2015JA022266, 2016, D. A. Kotovsky, R. C. Moore, Y. Zhu, M.D. Tran, V. A. Rakov, J. T. Pilkey, J. A. Caicedo, B. Hare, D. M. Jordan, and M. A. Uman
• " High-speed video observations of the fine structure of a natural negative stepped leader at close distance ", Atmos. Res., 178–179, 260–267, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2016.03.027, 2016, Q. Qi, W. Lu, Y. Ma, L. Chen, Y. Zhang, V.A. Rakov
• " A Unified Engineering Model of the First Stroke in Downward Negative Lightning", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 2188–2204, doi:10.1002/2015JD023777, 2016, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• " Return stroke current reflections in rocket-triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 2973–2993, 2016, Caicedo, J. A., C. Biagi, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, and B. Hare
• " The attachment process of rocket-triggered lightning dart-stepped leaders", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 853–871, 2016, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, J. Pilkey, and J. Caicedo
• " Luminosity in the initial breakdown stage of cloud-to-ground and intracloud lightning", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 1236–1247, 2016, R. A. Wilkes, M. A. Uman, J. T. Pilkey, and D. M. Jordan
• " Ground-level observation of a terrestrial gamma ray flash initiated by a triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 121, 6511–6533, 2016, B.M. Hare, M.A. Uman, J.R. Dwyer, D.M. Jordan, M.I. Biggerstaff, J.A. Caicedo, F.L. Carvalho, R.A. Wilkes, D.A. Kotovsky,W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, T.K. Ngin, R.C. Moore, H.K. Rassoul, S.A. Cummer, J.E. Grove, A. Nag, D.P. Betten, and A. Bozarth
• " Photochemical response of the nighttime mesosphere to electric field heating—Recovery of electron density enhancements", Geophys. Res. Lett., 43, 952–960, 2016, D.A. Kotovsky, and R.C. Moore.

2015

• " Attachment process in subsequent strokes and residual channel luminosity between strokes of natural lightning ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, 12,248–12,258, doi:10.1002/2015JD024032, 2015, M. D. Tran and V. A. Rakov
• " Electric discharges produced by clouds of charged water droplets in the presence of moving conducting object ", J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., 135, 36–41, doi: 10.1016/j.jastp.2015.10.006, 2015, A. Yu. Kostinskiy, V. S. Syssoev, E. A. Mareev, V. A. Rakov, M. G. Andreev, N. A. Bogatov, L. M. Makal’sky, D. I. Sukharevsky, A. S. Aleshchenko, V. E. Kuznetsov, and M.V. Shatalina
• " Infrared images of bidirectional leaders initiated inside the cloud of charged water droplets ", J. Geophys. Res., 120, doi:10.1002/2015JD023827, 2015, A. Yu. Kostinskiy, V. S. Syssoev, N. A. Bogatov, E. A. Mareev, M. G. Andreev, L. M. Makalsky, D. I. Sukharevsky, and V. A. Rakov
• " Observation of a New Class of Electric Discharges within Artificial Clouds of Charged Water Droplets and Its Implication for Lightning Initiation within Thunderclouds ", Geophys. Res. Lett., 42, 8165–8171, doi: 10.1002/2015GL065620, 2015 A.Yu. Kostinskiy, V.S. Syssoev, N.A. Bogatov, E.A. Mareev, M. G. Andreev, L.M. Makalsky, D.I. Sukharevsky, V.A. Rakov
• " A terrestrial gamma-ray flash recorded at the Lightning Observatory in Gainesville, Florida ", J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., Special Issue on Lightning, 136, 86-93, 2015, doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2015.10.010, 2015, M.D. Tran, V.A. Rakov, S. Mallick, J.R. Dwyer, A. Nag, and S. Heckman
• " Characterization of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning in Florida ", J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., Special Issue on Lightning, 136, 8-15, doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2015.08.006, 2015, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, S. Mallick, and M.D. Tran
• " FDTD simulation of LEMP propagation over lossy ground: Influence of distance, ground conductivity, and source parameters ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, 8043–8051, doi:10.1002/2015JD023245, 2015, M. Aoki, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• " CIGRE Technical Brochure on Lightning Parameters for Engineering Applications ", Electricity, No. 1, pp. 61-64, 2015, V.A. Rakov
• " When does the lightning attachment process actually begin? ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, 6922–6936, doi:10.1002/2015JD023155, 2015, M.D. Tran and V.A. Rakov
• " Lightning-Induced Voltages in the Presence of Nearby Buildings: FDTD Simulation vs. Small-Scale Experiment ", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 57, No. 6, pp. 1601-1607, doi:10.1109/TEMC.2015.2457951, 2015, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, V.A. Rakov, and A. Piantini
• " Approximate expressions for lightning electromagnetic fields at near and far ranges: Influence of return-stroke speed ", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, 2855–2880, doi:10.1002/2014JD022867, 2015, Y. Chen, X. Wang, and V.A. Rakov
• " A study of changes in apparent ionospheric reflection height within individual lightning flashes ", Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., Special Issue on Lightning, 136, 66-79, DOI: 10.1016/j.jastp.2015.09.007, 2015, V.B. Somu, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Haddad, and S.A. Cummer
• " FDTD Computation of Lightning-Induced Voltages on Multi-Conductor Lines with Surge Arresters and Pole Transformers ", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 57, Issue 3, pp. 442 - 447, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2382115, 2015, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, V.A. Rakov, and A. Piantini
• " Current Impulses in the Lightning Protection System of a Test House in Poland ", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 57, Issue 3, pp. 425 - 433, DOI: 10.1109/TEMC.2014.2382556, 2015, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, S. Wyderka, R. Ziemba, G. Karnas, and K. Filik
• " FDTD Simulation of Direct Lightning Strike to a Phase Conductor: Influence of Corona on Transient Voltages at the Tower", Electric Power Systems Research, 123, pp. 128-136, 2015, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• " A study of different modes of charge transfer to ground in upward lightning ", J. Atmos. Solar-Terrestr. Phys., 125-126, pp. 38-49, 2015, H. Zhou, V.A. Rakov, G. Diendorfer, R. Thottappillil, H. Pichler, and M. Mair
• " Estimation of triggered-lightning dart-stepped-leader currents from close multiple-station dE/dt pulse measurements", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, 1458–1475, doi:10.1002/2014JD022815, 2015, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, T. Ngin, J. Pilkey, and D. M. Jordan
• " Observations of corona in triggered dart-stepped leaders", Geophys. Res. Lett., 42, 1977–1983, doi:10.1002/2014GL062911, 2015, Gamerota, W. R., M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, and D. M. Jordan
• " Coordinated lightning, balloon-borne electric field, and radar observations of triggered lightning flashes in North Florida", Geophys. Res. Lett., 42, doi:10.1002/2015GL064203, 2015, D. R. MacGorman, M. I. Biggerstaff, S. Waugh, J. T. Pilkey, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, G. Carrie, and P. Hyland
• " First images of thunder: Acoustic imaging of triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 42, 6051–6057, doi:10.1002/2015GL064451, 2015, M. A. Dayeh, N. D. Evans, S. A. Fuselier, J. Trevino, J. Ramaekers, J. R. Dwyer, R. Lucia, H. K. Rassoul, D. A. Kotovsky, D. M. Jordan, and M. A. Uman
• " Lightning current and luminosity at and above channel bottom for return strokes and M-components", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, doi:10.1002/2015JD023814, 2015, F. L. Carvalho, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, and T. Ngin
• " Lightning attachment processes of three natural lightning discharges", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 120, doi:10.1002/2015JD023734, 2015, D. Wang, N. Takagi, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, and D. M. Jordan
• "A Transmission-Line-Type Model for Lightning Return Strokes with Branches", Electric Power Systems Research, 118, pp. 3-7, 2015, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Performance Characteristics of the ENTLN Evaluated Using Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data", Electric Power Systems Research, 118, pp. 15-28, 2015, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, S. Heckman, C.D. Sloop, and C. Liu
• "A New Tool for Calculation of Lightning-Induced Voltages in Power Systems – Part II: Validation Study", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 30, No. 1, February 2015, pp. 334-341, DOI 10.1109/TPWRD.2014.2331079, A. Andreotti, A. Pierno, and V.A. Rakov
• "A New Tool for Calculation of Lightning-Induced Voltages in Power Systems – Part I: Model Development", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 326-333, February 2015, DOI 10.1109/TPWRD.2014.2331081, A. Andreotti, A. Pierno, and V.A. Rakov

2014

• "Correlation between the channel-bottom light intensity and channel-base current of a rocket-triggered lightning flash", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 119, 13,457–13,473, doi:10.1002/2014JD022367, 2014, M. Zhou, D. Wang, J. Wang, N. Takagi, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. T. Pilkey, and T. Ngin
• "An Analytical Method for Estimation of Lightning Performance of Transmission Lines Based on a Leader Progression Model", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 56, No. 6, December 2014, pp. 1530-1539, W. Sima, Y. Li, V.A. Rakov, Q. Yang, T. Yuan, and M. Yang
• "Applications of the FDTD Method to Lightning Electromagnetic Pulse and Surge Simulations", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 56, No. 6, December 2014, pp. 1506-1521, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• "Simultaneously measured lightning return stroke channel-base current and luminosity", Geophys. Res. Lett., 41, 7799–7805, doi:10.1002/2014GL062190, 2014, Carvalho, F. L., D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, and J. T. Pilkey
• "A Negative Cloud-to-Ground Flash Showing a Number of New and Rarely Observed Features", Geophys. Res. Lett., 41, 6523-6529, DOI:10.1002/2014GL061169, 2014, M. D. Tran, V.A. Rakov, and S. Mallick
• "Calculation of Current Distribution in the Lightning Protective System of a Residential House", IEEE Trans. on Magnetics, Vol. 50, No. 2, 7005404, February 2014, DOI 10.1109/TMAG.2013.2283257, P. Wang, L. Li, and V.A. Rakov
• "Evaluation of the GLD360 Performance Characteristics Using Rocket-and-Wire Triggered Lightning Data", Geophys. Res. Lett., 41, 3636–3642, doi:10.1002/2014GL059920, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, J.D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, A. Nag, and R.K. Said
• "Studies of the interaction of rocket-and-wire triggered lightning with various objects and systems (Part 2)" , Electricity, No. 6, 2014, pp. 4-10, V.A. Rakov
• "Studies of the interaction of rocket-and-wire triggered lightning with various objects and systems (Part 1)" , Electricity, No. 5, 2014, pp. 4-11, V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Observatory in Gainesville (LOG), Florida: A Review of Recent Results)", Electric Power Systems Research, DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2014.02.037, 2014, 113, pp. 95-103, V.A. Rakov, S. Mallick, A. Nag, and V.B. Somu
• "Performance Characteristics of the NLDN for Return Strokes and Pulses Superimposed on Steady Currents, Based on Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data Acquired in Florida in 2004–2012 ", J. Geophys. Res.: Atmos., vol. 119, issue 7, pp. 3825-3856, April 16, 2014, doi:10.1002/2013JD021401, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, C.J. Biagi, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, J.A. Cramer, and A. Nag
• "Parameters of electric field waveforms produced by positive lightning return strokes", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 56, No. 4, August 2014, pp. 932-939, DOI 10.1109/TEMC.2013.2293628, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Simultaneous observations of electric field changes, wideband magnetic field pulses, and VHF emissions associated with K processes in lightning discharges", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 119, 2699-2710, doi:10.1002/ 2013JD021006, 2014, B. Zhu, H. Zhou, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Attachment Processes of an “Anomalous” Triggered Lightning Discharge", J. Geophys. Res., 119, doi: 10.1002/2013JD020787, 2014, D. Wang, W.R. Gamerota, M.A. Uman, N. Takagi, J.D. Hill, J. Pilkey, T. Ngin, D.M. Jordan, S. Mallick, and V.A. Rakov
• "Numerical Simulations of Compact Intracloud Discharges as the Relativistic Runaway Electron Avalanche - Extensive Air Shower Process", J. Geophys. Res. Space Physics, 119, doi:10.1002/2013JA018974, 2014, S. Arabshahi, J.R. Dwyer, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and H.K. Rassoul
• "A Comparison Between Analytical Solutions for Lightning-Induced Voltage Calculation", Elektronika ir Elektrotechnika, Vol. 20, No. 5, 2014, pp. 21-26, A. Andreotti, D. Assante, A. Pierno, V.A. Rakov, R. Rizzo
• "Positive lightning peak currents reported by the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 56, No. 2, April 2014, pp. 404-412, DOI 10.1109/TEMC.2013.2280000, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and K.L. Cummins
• "FDTD Simulations of Corona Effect on Lightning-Induced Voltages", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 56, No. 1, February 2014, pp. 168-176, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• "On Remote Measurements of Lightning Return Stroke Peak Currents", Atmos. Res., Vols. 135-136, 2014, pp. 306-313, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, A. Nag, C. Biagi, D. Hill, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, and J.A. Cramer
• "Search for Neutrons Associated with Lightning Discharges, The Smithsonian/NASA Astrophysics Data System", published October 7, 2014, J.E. Grove, W. N. Johnson, B. F. Philips, E. A. Wulf, A. L. Hutcheson, L. J. Mitchell, R. S. Woolf, M. M. Schaal, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, and J. R.Dwyer
• "Electric field derivative waveforms from dart-stepped-leader steps in triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Atmos., 119, doi:10.1002/2014JD021919, published September 18, 2014, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, T. Ngin, J. Pilkey, and D. M. Jordan
• "Does the Lightning Current Go To Zero Between Ground Strokes? Is there a “Current Cutoff”?", Geophysical Research Letters,41, 3266-3273, doi:10.1002/2014GL059601, May 7, 2014, T. Ngin, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, R. C. Olsen III, J. T. Pilkey, W. R. Gamerota, and D. M. Jordan
• "Negative leader step mechanisms observed in altitude triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Atmospheres, doi: 10.1002/2013JD020281, April 10, 2014, C. J. Biagi, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, and D. M. Jordan
• "Dart-stepped-leader step formation in triggered lightning", Geophysical Research Letters, 41, 2204-2211, doi:10.1002/2014GL059627, published March 24, 2014, W. R. Gamerota, V. P. Idone, M. A. Uman, T. Ngin, J. T. Pilkey, and D. M. Jordan
• "The Structure of X-ray Emissions from Triggered Lightning Leaders Measured by a Pinhole-Type X- ray Camera", J. Geophys. Res., doi:10.1002/2013JD020266, published January 30, 2014, M. M. Schaal, J. R. Dwyer, S. Arabshahi, E. S. Cramer, R. J. Lucia, N.Y. Liu, H. K. Rassoul, D. M. Smith, J. W. Matten, A. G. Reid, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, and M. A. Uman
• "Observation of Local and Conjugate Ionospheric Perturbations from Individual Oceanic Lightning Flashes", Geophysical Research Letters, doi:10.1002/2013GL058861, published January 30, 2014, M. Golkowski, N. C. Cross, R. C. Moore, B. R. T. Cotts, and M. Mitchell
• "The Physics of Lightning", Physics Reports, 534 (2014) pp. 147-241, Elsevior Press, dx.doi:org/10.1016/j.physrep.2013.09.004, published January 13, 2014, J.R. Dwyer and M. A. Uman

2013

• "A study of parameters of the upward connecting leader and its influence on the lightning protection of objects using large-scale laboratory modeling", Izvestiya VUZov – Radiofizika, Vol. 56, No. 11-12, 2013, pp. 931-938, V.S. Sysoev, A.Yu. Kostinsky, L.M. Makalsky, V.A. Rakov, M.G. Andreev, M.U. Bulatov, D.I. Sukharevsky, and M.Yu. Naumova
• "Positive Lightning Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower from May 2010 to January 2012", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 118, 12,879–12,892, doi:10.1002/2013JD020242, 2013, C. Romero, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone, V.A. Rakov, and D. Pavanello
• "Lightning Parameters for Engineering Applications", Electra, No. 269, August 2013, pp. 58-65, V.A. Rakov, A. Borghetti, C. Bouquegneau, W.A. Chisholm, V. Cooray, K. Cummins, G. Diendorfer, F. Heidler, A. Hussein, M. Ishii, C.A. Nucci, A. Piantini, O. Pinto, Jr., X. Qie, F. Rachidi, M.M.F. Saba, T. Shindo, W. Schulz, R. Thottappillil, S. Visacro, W. Zischank
• "Rocket-and-wire triggered lightning in 2012 Tropical Storm Debby in the absence of natural lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Atmos.,doi:10.1002/2013JD020501, published December 3, 2013, J. T. Pilkey, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, D. M. Jordan, W. Rison, P. R. Krehbiel, H. E. Edens, M. I. Biggerstaff, and P. Hyland
• "Lightning attachment process involving connection of downward negative leader to the lateral surface of upward connecting leader", (AGU Research Spotlight Paper), Geophys. Res. Lett., 40, 5531-5535, 2013, doi:10.1002/2013GL058060, W. Lu, L. Chen, Y. Ma, V.A. Rakov, Y. Gao, Y. Zhang, Q. Yin, and Y. Zhang
• "What everyone needs to know about lightning", Journal of Lightning Awareness, August 2013, pp. 7-9 and 11, V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning physics and effects", (Editorial), Atmos. Res., Vols. 129-130, 2013, pp. 33-34, J. He , V. Rakov , D. Wang, and P.K. Wang
• "Electromagnetic Methods of Lightning Detection", Surveys in Geophysics (Springer), Vol. 34, No. 6, Nov. 2013, pp. 731-753, DOI 10.1007/s10712-013-9251-1, V.A. Rakov
• "The Angular Distribution of Energetic Electron and X-ray Emissions from Triggered Lightning Leaders", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos. Vol. 118, 11,712-11,726 doi:10.1002/2013JD019619, October 23, 2013, M. M. Schaal, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassoul, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, and M. A. Uman
• "Measurement and Analysis of Ground-Level Electric Fields and Wire-Base Current During the Rocket-and-Wire Lightning Triggering Process", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos.,Vol. 118, 10,041-10,055, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50774, published September 10, 2013, T. Ngin, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, J. Pilkey, W. R. Gamerota, D. M. Jordan and R. C. Olsen
• "Initiation processes of return strokes in rocket-triggered lightning", J. Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 118, 9880-9888, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50766, published September 6, 2013, D. Wang, N. Takagi, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, and D. M. Jordan
• "An Analytical Approach to Calculation of Lightning Induced Voltages on Overhead Lines in Case of Lossy Ground - Part I: Model Development", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 28, No. 2, April 2013, pp. 1213-1223, A. Andreotti, A. Pierno, and V.A. Rakov
• "An Analytical Approach to Calculation of Lightning Induced Voltages on Overhead Lines in Case of Lossy Ground - Part II: Comparison With Other Models", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 28, No. 2, April 2013, pp. 1224-1230, A. Andreotti, A. Pierno, and V.A. Rakov
• "The Physics of Lightning", Surveys in Geophysics (Springer), 2013, vol. 34, No. 6, Nov. 2013, pp. 701-729, DOI: 10.1007/s10712-013-9230-6, V.A. Rakov
• "Observations of compact intracloud lightning discharges in northernmost region (51° N) of China", J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 118, 2013, 4458–4465, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50295, F. Lü, B. Zhu, H. Zhou, V.A. Rakov, W. Xu, and Z. Qin
• "Correlated Lightning Mapping Array and Radar Observations of the Initial Stage of Three Sequentially Triggered Florida Lightning Discharges", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 118, 8460- 8481, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50660, published August 15, 2013,J. D. Hill, J. Pilkey, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, W. Rison, P. R. Krebhiel, M. I. Biggerstaff, P. Hyland, and R. Blakeslee
• "FDTD Simulation of Insulator Voltages at a Lightning-Struck Tower Considering Ground-Wire Corona", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 28, No. 3, July 2013, pp. 1635-1642, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• "Review of recent developments in lightning channel corona sheath research", Atmos. Res., Vols. 129-130, 2013, pp. 117-122, doi:10.1016/j.atmosres.2012.05.028, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Analytical Formulations for Lightning Induced Voltage Calculations", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 55, No. 1, February 2013, pp. 109-123, A. Andreotti, A. Pierno, V.A. Rakov, and L. Verolino
• "National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Lightning Safety for Athletics and Recreation", IEEE Journal of Athletic Training, 2013, 48(2), pp. 258–270, doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.2.25, K. Walsh, M.A. Cooper, R. Holle, V.A. Rakov, W.P. Roeder, and M. Ryan
• "An “Anomalous” Triggered Lightning Flash in Florida ", J. Geophys. Res.,Vol. 118, 3402-3414, doi: 10.1002/jgrd.50261, published April 25, 2013, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, J. Pilkey, T. Ngin, D. M. Jordan, and C. T. Mata

2012

• "Advances in Lightning Protection Research (Editorial)", J. of Lightning Research, 2012, 4 (Suppl. 2: M0), p. 49, V.A. Rakov and F. Heidler
• "Compensation of the Instrumental Decay in Measured Lightning Electric Field Waveforms", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 3, June 2012, pp. 685-688, M. Rubinstein, J.-L. Bermúdez, V. Rakov, F. Rachidi, and A. Hussein
• "Geometrical and electrical characteristics of the initial stage in Florida triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 39, L09807, doi:10.1029/2012GL051932, 2012, J. D. Hill, J. Pilkey, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, W. Rison, and P. R. Krehbiel
• "Observation of a gamma-ray flash at ground level in association with a cloud-to-ground lightning return stroke", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, A10303, doi:10.1029/2012JA017810, 2012, J. R. Dwyer, M. M. Schaal, E. Cramer, S. Arabshahi, N. Liu, H. K. Rassoul, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, and M. A. Uman
• "Chaotic” dart leaders in triggered lightning: Electric fields, X-rays, and source locations", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, D03118, doi:10.1029/2011JD016737, 2012, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. R. Dwyer, and H. Rassoul
• "Spatial and energy distributions of X-ray emissions from leaders in natural and rocket triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, D15201, doi:10.1029/2012JD017897, 2012, M. M. Schaal, J. R. Dwyer, Z. H. Saleh, H. K. Rassoul, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, and M. A. Uman
• "New Measurements of Lightning Electric Fields in Florida: Waveform Characteristics, Interaction with the Ionosphere, and Peak Current Estimates", J. Geophys. Res.,Vol. 117, D10101, doi:10.1029/2011JD017196, 2012, M.A. Haddad, V.A. Rakov, and S.A. Cummer
• "A Study of X-ray Emissions from Thunderstorms with Emphasis on Subsequent Strokes in Natural Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, D16107, doi:10.1029/2012JD017555, 2012, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, and J.R. Dwyer
• "FDTD Simulation of Lightning Surges on Overhead Wires in the Presence of Corona Discharge", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 6, December 2012, pp. 1234-1243, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba,N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "3D-FDTD Computation of Lightning-Induced Voltages on an Overhead Two-Wire Distribution Line", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 5, October 2012, pp. 1161-1168, H. Sumitani, T. Takeshima, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "Positive Lightning: An Overview, New Observations and Inferences", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, D08109, doi:10.1029/2012JD017545, 2012, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Current Waveforms for Lightning Simulation", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 4, August 2012, pp. 880-88, doi:10.1109/TEMC.2011.2176131, W.R. Gamerota, J.O. Elismé, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov
• "On the upper and lower limits of peak current of first return strokes in negative lightning flashes", Atmos. Res., 117, 2012, 12–17, V. Cooray and V. Rakov
• "Calculation of Voltages Induced on Overhead Conductors by Non-Vertical Lightning Channels", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 4, August 2012, pp. 860-870, A. Andreotti, C. Petrarca, V.A. Rakov, and L. Verolino
• "Transient current pulses in rocket-extended wires used to trigger lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, D07205, doi:10.1029/2011JD016161, 2012, C.J. Biagi, M.A. Uman, J.D. Hill, V.A. Rakov, and D.M. Jordan
• "Characteristics of the initial rising portion of near and far lightning return stroke electric field waveforms", Atmos. Res., 117, 2012, 71–77, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, J. Howard, C.J. Biagi, D. Hill, M.A. Uman, and D.M. Jordan
• "High frequency earthing impedance measurements at Camp Blanding, Florida", Electric Power Systems Research, 85, 50-58, 2012, A. Rousseau, M. Guthrie, and V. Rakov
• "A Simplified Model of Corona Discharge on Overhead Wire for FDTD Computations", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 3, June 2012, pp. 585-593, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "On the Mechanism of Current Pulse Propagation along Conical Structures: Application to Tall Towers Struck by Lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 54, No. 2, doi: 10.1109/TEMC.2011.2160068, 2012, pp. 332-342, A. Shoory, F. Vega, P. Yutthagowith, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, Y. Baba, V.A. Rakov, K. Sheshyekani, and A. Ametani
• "The initial stage processes of rocket-and-wire triggered lightning as observed by VHF interferometry", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 117, D09119, doi:10.1029/2012JD017657, 2012, S. Yoshida, C.J. Biagi, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, M.V. Stapleton, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, T. Morimoto,T. Ushio, Z.I. Kawasaki, and M. Akita
• "Experimental Investigation and Numerical Modeling of Surge Currents in Lightning Protection System of a Small Residential Structure", Journal of Lightning Research, 2012, 4, (Suppl 1: M4) 18-26, G. Maslowski, S. Wyderka, V.A. Rakov, B.A. DeCarlo, L. Li, J. Bajorek, and R. Ziemba
• "Lightning Discharge and Fundamentals of Lightning Protection", Journal of Lightning Research, 2012, 4, (Suppl 1: M2), pp. 3-11, V.A. Rakov

2011

• "Magneto-ionic polarization and GPS signal propagation through the ionosphere" Radio Science, Vol. 46 RS1008, doi:10.1029/2010RS004380, 2011, R. C. Moore and Y. T. Morton
• "Ionospheric effects of whistler waves from rocket-triggered lightning" Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 38, L24805, doi:10.1029/2011GL049869, 2011, B. R. T. Cotts, M. Gołkowski, and R. C. Moore
• "High-speed X-ray Images of Triggered Lightning Dart Leaders", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 116, D20208, doi:10.1029/2011JD015973, 2011, Dwyer, J. R., M. Schaal, H. K. Rassoul, M. A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, and D. Hill
• "High-speed video observations of a lightning stepped leader," J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 116, D16117, doi:10.1029/2011JD015818, 2011, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, and D. M. Jordan
• "Observations of the initial, upward-propagating, positive leader steps in a rocket-and-wire triggered lightning discharge", Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 38, doi:10.1029/2011GL049944, 2011, C. J. Biagi, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, and D. M. Jordan
• "Engineering lightning return stroke models incorporating current reflection from ground and finitely conducting ground effects", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 773-781, 2011, V. Cooray and V. Rakov
• "Remote Measurements of Currents in Cloud Lightning Discharges", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 407-413, 2011, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and J.A. Cramer
• "Electromagnetic Coupling of Lightning to Power Lines: Transmission Line Approximation versus Full-Wave Solution", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 421-428, 2011, A. Andreotti, D. Assante, V.A. Rakov, and L. Verolino
• "Some inferences from radial electric fields measured inside the lightning-channel corona sheath", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 390-394, 2011, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, and M. Miki
• "Evaluation of NLDN Performance Characteristics Using Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data Acquired in 2004-2009", J. Geophys. Res., 116, D02123, doi:10.1029/2010JD014929, 2011, A. Nag, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.S. Howard, C.J. Biagi, J.D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, J.E. Jerauld, B.A. DeCarlo, K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer
• "Measured close lightning leader-step electric field-derivative waveforms", J. Geophys. Res., 116, D08201, doi:10.1029/2010JD015249, 2011, J. Howard, M.A. Uman, C. Biagi, D. Hill, V.A. Rakov, and D.M. Jordan
• "Determination of the electric field intensity and space charge density versus height prior to triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 116, D15201, doi:10.1029/2011JD015710, 2011, C.J. Biagi, M.A. Uman, J. Gopalakrishnan, J.D. Hill, V.A. Rakov, T. Ngin, and D.M. Jordan
• "Simulation of corona at lightning-triggering wire: Current, charge transfer, and the field-reduction effect", J. Geophys. Res., 116, D21115, doi:10.1029/2011JD016341, 2011, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov

2010

• "Observations of stepping mechanisms in a rocket-and-wire triggered lightning flash", J. Geophys. Res., 115, D23215, doi:10.1029/2010JD014616, 2010, C.J. Biagi, M.A. Uman, J.D. Hill, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, and J. Dwyer
• "Attempts to Create Ball Lightning with Triggered Lightning", J. Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, ATP3151, doi:10.1016/j.jastp.2010.04.009, 2010, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, M. Stapleton, D. M. Jordan, A. Chebaro, C. J. Biagi
• "Compact Intracloud Lightning Discharges: 2. Estimation of Electrical Parameters", J. Geophys. Res., 115, D20103, doi:10.1029/2010JD014237, 2010, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Compact Intracloud Lightning Discharges: 1. Mechanism of Electromagnetic Radiation and Modeling", J. Geophys. Res., 115, D20102, doi:10.1029/2010JD014235, 2010, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Parameters of Rocket-Triggered Lightning", International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science and Technology (IJPEST), vol. 4, no. 1, March 2010, pp. 80-85, V.A. Rakov
• "On the mechanism of X-ray production by dart leaders of lightning flashes", J. Atmos. Solar Terrestr. Phys., 72 (2010) 848-855, V. Cooray, J. Dwyer, V. Rakov, and M. Rahman
• "Three-dimensional imaging of upward positive leaders in triggered lightning using VHF broadband digital interferometers", Geophys. Res. Lett., 37, L05805, doi:10.1029/2009GL042065, 2010, S. Yoshida, C.J. Biagi, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, M.V. Stapleton, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, T. Morimoto, T. Ushio, Z.-I. Kawasaki
• "Return Stroke Peak Current vs. Charge Transfer in Rocket-Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 115, D12107, doi:10.1029/2009JD013066, 2010, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov
• "RF and X-ray Source Locations During the Lightning Attachment Process", J. Geophys. Res., 115, D06204, doi:10.1029/2009JD012055, 2010, J. Howard, M.A. Uman, C. Biagi, D. Hill, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, J. Dwyer, Z. Saleh, and H. Rassoul
• "Estimation of the Fluence of High-energy Electron Bursts Produced by Thunderclouds and the Resulting Radiation Doses Received in Aircraft", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 115, D09206, doi:10.1029/2009JD012039,2010, J. R. Dwyer, D. M. Smith, M. A. Uman, Z. Saleh, B. Grefenstette, B. Hazelton and H. K. Rassoul
• "On phenomenology of compact intracloud lightning discharges", J. Geophys. Res., 115, D14115, doi:10.1029/2009JD012957, 2010, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, and J.A. Cramer
• "On Estimation of the Effective Height of Towers on Mountaintops in Lightning Incidence Studies", Journal of Electrostatics, 68, pp. 415-418, 2010, H. Zhou, N. Theethayi, G. Diendorfer, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov

2009

• "High-speed Video Observations of Rocket-and-Wire Initiated Lightning", Geophys. Res. Let., Vol.36, L15801, doi:10.1029/2009GL038525, 2009, C. J. Biagi, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, W. H. Beasley, and J. Howard
• "Remote Measurements of Thundercloud Electrostatic Fields", J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 114, D09208, doi:10.1029/2008JD01113862, 2009, J. R. Dwyer, M. A. Uman, and H. K. Rassoul
• "Properties of the x-ray emission from rocket-triggered lightning as measured by the Thunderstorm Energetic Radiation Array (TERA)", J. Geophys. Res. Vol. 114, D17210, doi:10.1029/2008JDO11618, 2009, Z. Saleh, J. Dwyer, J. Howard, M. Uman, M. Bakhtiari, D. Concha, M. Stapleton, D. Hill, C. Biagi and H. Rassoul
• "Dynamics of Lightning Channel Corona Sheath Predicted by Return-Stroke Models with Specified Longitudinal Current Distribution", Publ. Inst. Geophys. Pol. Acad. Sc., D-73 (412), 2009, 89-98, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Guest Editorial - Special Issue on Lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Special Issue on Lightning, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 426-427, August 2009, V.A. Rakov and F. Rachidi
• "Electromagnetic Pulses Produced by Bouncing-Wave-Type Lightning Discharges", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Special Issue on Lightning, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 466-470, August 2009, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "On the NOx production by laboratory electrical discharges and lightning", J. Atmos. Solar Terrestr. Phys., 71 (2009), 1877-1889, V. Cooray, M. Rahman, and V. Rakov
• "On the Electric Field at the Tip of Dart Leaders in Lightning Flashes", J. Atmos. Solar Terrestr. Phys., 71 (2009), 1397-1404, V. Cooray, M. Becerra, and V. Rakov
• "Overview of recent progress in lightning research and lightning protection", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Special Issue on Lightning, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 428-442, August 2009, V.A. Rakov and F. Rachidi
• "Measured electric and magnetic fields from an unusual cloud-to-ground lightning flash containing two positive strokes followed by four negative strokes", J. Geophys. Res., 114, D19115, doi:10.1029/2008JD011660, 2009, J.E. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "New Insights Into Lightning Return-Stroke Models with Specified Longitudinal Current Distribution", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Special Issue on Lightning, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 471-478, August 2009, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Electric and Magnetic Fields Predicted by Different Electromagnetic Models of the Lightning Return Stroke Versus Measured Fields", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Special Issue on Lightning, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 479-487, August 2009, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Electromagnetic Field Coupling to Overhead Lines: Theory, Numerical Simulations and Experimental Validation", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Special Issue on Lightning, Vol. 51, No. 3, pp. 532-547, August 2009, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, A. Borghetti, C.A. Nucci, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman
• "Some Inferences on the Role of Lower Positive Charge Region in Facilitating Different Types of Lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 36, L05815, doi:10.1029/2008GL036783, 2009, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Currents Flowing in the Soil and Entering a Test Power Distribution Line via its Grounding", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 24, No. 3, July 2009, pp. 1095-1103, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, G.H. Schnetzer, M. Paolone, C.A. Nucci, E. Petrache, and F. Rachidi
• "Electric Field Pulse Trains Occurring Prior to the First Stroke in Cloud-to-Ground Lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 51, No. 1, February 2009, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Characterization of Return Stroke Currents in Rocket-Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 114, D03106, doi:10.1029/2008JD009873, 2009, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, C.T. Mata, A.G. Mata, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Analysis of microsecond- and submicrosecond-scale electric field pulses produced by cloud and ground lightning discharges", Atmos. Res., 91, 2009, 316-325, A. Nag, B. DeCarlo, and V.A. Rakov

2008

• "Co-location of Lightning Leader X-ray and Electric Field Change Sources", Geophys. Res. Lett., Vol. 35, L13817, doi:10.1029/2008GL034134, 2008, J. Howard, M. A. Uman, J. R. Dwyer, D. Hill, C. Biagi, Z. Saleh, J. Jerauld, H. K. Rassoul
• "Testing of Lightning Protective System of a Residential Structure: Comparison of Data Obtained in Rocket-Triggered Lightning and Current Surge Generator Experiments", High-Voltage Engineering Journal, Vol. 34, No. 12, pp. 2575-2582, December 2008, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, S. Wyderka, J. Bajorek, B.A. DeCarlo, J. Jerauld, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, W. Krata
• "A discussion of traveling waves involved in the lightning return stroke process", J. Atmos. Electr., Vol. 28, No. 2, 2008, pp. 71-77, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, N. Takagi, and T. Watanabe
• "A study of x-ray emission from laboratory sparks in air at atmospheric pressure", J. Geophys. Res., 113, D23207, doi:10.1029/2008JD010315, 2008, J.R. Dwyer, Z. Saleh, D. Concha, H.K. Rassoul, M. Rahman, V. Cooray, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov
• "Characteristics of the optical pulses associated with a downward branched stepped leader", J. Geophys. Res., 113, D21206, doi:10.1029/2008JD010231, W. Lu, D. Wang, N. Takagi, V. Rakov, M. Uman, and M. Miki
• "Initial-stage pulses in upward lightning: Leader/return stroke versus M-component mode of charge transfer to ground", Geophys. Res. Lett., 35, L13812, doi:10.1029/2008GL034148, 2008, 5 p., D. Flache, V.A. Rakov, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, and R. Thottappillil
• "Electric and Magnetic Fields and Field Derivatives from Lightning Stepped Leaders and First Return Strokes Measured at Distances from 100 to 1000 m", J. Geophys. Res., 113, D17111, doi:10.1029/2008JD010171, 2008, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Influence of strike object grounding on close lightning electric fields", J. Geophys. Res., 113, D12109, doi:10.1029/2008JD009811, 2008, 18 p., Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "First versus subsequent return-stroke current and field peaks in negative cloud-to-ground lightning discharges", J. Geophys. Res., 113, D19112, doi:10.1029/2007JD009729, 2008, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, W. Schulz, M.M.F. Saba, R. Thottappillil, C. Biagi, A. Oliveira Filho, A. Kafri, N. Theethayi, and T. Gotschl
• "X-rays from 80-cm long sparks in air", Geophys. Res. Lett., 35, L06805, doi:10.1029/2007GL032678, M. Rahman, V. Cooray, N.A. Ahmad, J. Nyberg, V.A. Rakov, and S.R. Sharma
• "Responses of Airport Runway Lighting System to Direct Lightning Strikes: Comparisons of TLM Predictions with Experimental Data", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 50, No. 3, August 2008, pp. 660-668, N. Theethayi, V. Rakov, R. Thottappillil
• "Distribution of currents in the lightning protective system of a residential building: I. Triggered-lightning experiments", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 23, No. 4, October 2008, pp. 2439-2446, B.A. DeCarlo, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, V. Kodali, D.M. Jordan, G. Maxwell, S. Humeniuk, and M. Morgan
• "Distribution of currents in the lightning protective system of a residential building: II. Numerical modeling", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 23, No. 4, October 2008, pp. 2447-2455, L. Li and V.A. Rakov
• "Analysis of Lightning-Induced Voltages on Overhead Lines Using 2D-FDTD Method and Agrawal Coupling Model", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 50, No. 3, August 2008, pp. 651-659, H. Ren, B. Zhou, V.A. Rakov, L. Shi, C. Gao, and J. Yang
• " Experimental Study of Lightning-induced currents in a buried loop conductor and a grounded vertical conductor", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 50, No. 1, February 2008, pp. 110-117, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, B.D. Hanley, K.J. Rambo, J. Howard, and B. DeCarlo
• "Pulse trains characteristic of preliminary breakdown in cloud-to-ground lightning that are not followed by return stroke pulses", J. Geophys. Res., 113, D01102, doi:10.1029/2007JD008489, 2008, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Applications of Electromagnetic Models of the Lightning Return Stroke", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 23, No. 2, April 2008, pp. 800-811, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "On the relationship between the signature of close electric field and the equivalent corona current in lightning return stroke models", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 50, No. 4, November 2008, pp. 921-927, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, F. Rachidi, R. Montano, and C.A. Nucci
• "On representation of lightning return stroke as a lossy monopole antenna with inductive loading", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 50, No. 1, February 2008, pp. 118-127, S. Bonyadi-ram, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov

2007

• "Lightning strikes to tall objects: currents inferred from far electromagnetic fields versus directly measured currents", Geophys. Res. Lett., 34, L19810, doi:10.1029/2007GL030870, 2007, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "Expressions for far electric fields produced at an arbitrary altitude by lightning return strokes", J. Geophys. Res., 112, D16102, doi:10.1029/2007JD008559, 2007, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and N. Theethayi
• "Electromagnetic fields at the top of a tall building associated with nearby lightning return strokes", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 49, No. 3, August 2007, pp. 632-643, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "Insights into the ground attachment process of natural lightning gained from an unusual triggered-lightning stroke", J. Geophys. Res., 112, D13113, doi:10.1029/2006JD007682, 2007, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "A current generation type return stroke model that predicts the return stroke velocity", J. Lightning Research, 2007, vol. 1, pp. 32-39, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Return Stroke Speed", J. Lightning Research, 2007, vol. 1, pp. 80-89, V.A. Rakov.
• "Review of three equivalent approaches for computing electromagnetic fields from an extending lightning discharge", J. Lightning Research, 2007, vol. 1, pp. 90-110, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Influences of the Presence of a Tall Grounded Strike Object and an Upward Connecting Leader on Lightning Currents and Electromagnetic Fields", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 49, No. 4, November 2007, pp. 886-892, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "Measurements of NOx produced by rocket-triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 34, L03816, doi:10.1029/2006GL027956, 2007, M. Rahman, V. Cooray, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, P. Liyanage, B.A. DeCarlo, J. Jerauld, and R.C. Olsen III
• "Are lightning M-components capable of initiating sprites and sprite halos?", J. Geophys. Res., 112, D10109, doi:10.1029/2006JD007631, 2007, S.A. Yashunin, E.A. Mareev, and V.A. Rakov
• "Equivalency of lightning return stroke models employing lumped and distributed current sources", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 49, No. 1, February 2007, pp. 123-132, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Electromagnetic models of the lightning return stroke", J. Geophys. Res., 112, D04102, doi:10.1029/2006JD007222, 2007, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "Direct Lightning Strikes to Test Power Distribution Lines—Part I: Experiment and Overall Results", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 22, No. 4, October 2007, pp. 2245-2253, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, A.G. Mata, C.T. Mata, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Direct Lightning Strikes to Test Power Distribution Lines—Part II: Measured and Modeled Current Division Among Multiple Arresters and Grounds", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 22, No. 4, October 2007, pp. 2236-2244, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, A.G. Mata, C.T. Mata, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "The lightning striking distance—Revisited", J. Electrostatics, 65, pp. 296-306 , 2007, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, and N. Theethayi
• "Lightning-Induced Currents in Buried Coaxial Cables: A Frequency-Domain Approach and Its Validation Using Rocket-Triggered Lightning", J. Electrostatics, 65, pp. 322-328, 2007, E. Petrache, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, and J. Schoene
• "Return Stroke Current Profiles and Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Lightning Strikes to Tall Towers: Comparison of Engineering Models", J. Electrostatics, 65, pp. 316-321, 2007, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, and J.L. Bermudez

2006

• "Estimation of input energy in rocket-triggered lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L05702, 2006, doi:10.1029/2005GL025141, V. Jayakumar, V.A. Rakov, M. Miki, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, and K.J. Rambo.
• "A Study of the Lightning-Channel Corona Sheath", J. Geophys. Res., 111, D14110, doi:10.1029/2005JD006858, 2006, 16 p., G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Leader/return-stroke-like processes in the initial stage of rocket-triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 111, D13202, doi:10.1029/2005JD006790, 2006, 11 p., R.C. Olsen, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo
• "Voltages Induced on an Overhead Wire by Lightning Strikes to a Nearby Tall Grounded Object", IEEE Trans. on EMC, Vol. 48, No. 1, February 2006, pp. 212-224, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov

2005

• "Comments on: Analysis of lightning-radiated electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of lossy ground', Authors' Reply", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 1026-1027, November 2005, A. Shoory, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov
• "An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network in Florida using triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D19106, doi:10.1029/2005JD005924, 2005, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer
• "Comments on: Radio frequency radiation beam pattern of lightning return strikes: A revisit to theoretical analysis' by Xuan-Min Shao, Abram R. Jacobson, and T. Joseph Fitzgerald", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D24105, doi:10.1029/2004JD005729, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning electromagnetic environment in the presence of a tall grounded strike object", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D09108, doi:10.1029/2004JD005505, 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• "X-ray bursts associated with leader steps in cloud-to-ground lightning", Geophys. Res. Lett., 32, L01803, doi:10.1029/2004GL021782, 2005, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, A. Chrest, B. Wright, E. Kozak, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, and K.J. Rambo.
• "Close electric field signatures of dart leader/return stroke sequences in rocket-triggered lightning showing residual fields", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D07205, doi:10.1029/2004JD005417, 2005, V.A. Rakov, V. Kodali, D.E. Crawford, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Oxide reduction during triggered-lightning fulgurite formation", J. Atmos. Solar-Ter. Phys., 67, 423-428, 2005, B.E. Jones, K.S. Jones, K.J. Rambo, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, and M.A. Uman
• "On the use of lumped sources in lightning return stroke models", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D03101, doi: 10.1029/2004JD005202, 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• "Analysis of lightning-radiated electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of lossy ground", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 131-145, February 2005, A. Shoory, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning-induced disturbances in buried cables - part II: Experiment and model validation", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 509-520, Aug. 2005, M. Paolone, E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, and J. Schoene
• "Lightning-induced disturbances on buried cables - part I: Theory", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 498-508, Aug. 2005, E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, M. Paolone, C.A. Nucci, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman
• "On the interpretation of ground reflections observed in small-scale experiments simulating lightning strikes to towers", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 533-542, Aug. 2005, Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "On the mechanism of attenuation of current waves propagating along a vertical perfectly conducting wire above ground: application to lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 521-532, Aug. 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• "Initial stage in lightning initiated from tall objects and in rocket-triggered lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 110, D02109, doi:10.1029/2003JD004474, 2005, M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, T. Shindo, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang
• "A review of ten years of triggered-lightning experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", Atmos. Res., vol. 76, issue 1-4, pp. 504-518, 2005, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo
• "Triggered-lightning properties inferred from measured currents and very close electric fields", Atmos. Res., vol. 76, issue 1-4, pp. 355-376, 2005, V. Kodali, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, and J. Jerauld
• "A comparison of channel-base currents and optical signals for rocket-triggered lightning strokes", Atmos. Res., vol. 76, issue 1-4, pp. 412-422, 2005, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton

2004

• "Observed one-dimensional return stroke propagation speeds in the bottom 170 m of a rocket-triggered lightning channel", Geophys. Res. Lett., 31, L16107, doi: 10.1029/2004GL020187, 2004, R.C. Olsen, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and N. Grimes
• "A triggered lightning flash containing both negative and positive strokes", Geophys. Res. Lett., 31, L08104, doi:10.1029/2004GL019457, 2004, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and D.M. Jordan
• " Model to Represent Negative and Positive Lightning First Return Strokes with Connecting Leaders", J. Electrostatics, 60, 97-109, 2004, V. Cooray, R. Montano, and V. Rakov
• "On the Estimation of Lightning Peak Currents from Measured Fields Using Lightning Location Systems", J. Electrostatics, 60, 121-129, 2004, F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein, and V.A. Rakov
• "Triggered Lightning Testing of an Airport Runway Lighting System", IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 46, No. 1, 2004, Mirela Bejleri, Vladimir A. Rakov, Martin A. Uman, Keith J. Rambo, Carlos T. Mata, and Mark I. Fernandez
• "Measurements of x-ray emission from rocket-triggered lightning", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 31, L05118, doi:10.1029/2003GL018770, 2004, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, and A. Chrest, M. A. Uman, V. A. Rakov, K. J. Rambo, D. M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
• "A ground level gamma-ray burst observed in association with rocket-triggered lightning", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 31, L05119, doi:10.1029/2003GL018771, 2004, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M. A. Uman, V. A. Rakov, K. J. Rambo, D. M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth

2003

• "On the Transmission Line Model for Lightning Return Stroke Representation", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 30, No. 24, 2294, doi:10.1029/2003GL018407, 2003, Baba, Y. and V.A. Rakov.
• "Die Anfangsphase von Aufwaertsblitzen", ETZ Elektrotech. Autom., 124(3-4), 50-55, 2003, M. Miki, T. Shindo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang.
• "M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer to Ground in Lightning Discharges", ETZ Elektrotech. Autom., Heft 3-4, 53, 2003, V.A. Rakov.
• "Comments on the Concepts Used in Return Stroke Models Applied in Engineering Practice" (Cooray, 2003)", IEEE Trans. on EMC, IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 45, No. 3, 567, 2003, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, and J. Schoene
• "Test of the Transmission Line Model and the Traveling Current Source Model with Triggered Lightning Return Strokes at Very Close Range", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D23, 4737, doi:10.1029/2003JD003683, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Cutoff and Re-Establishment of Current in Rocket-Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D23, 4747, doi:10.1029/2003JD003694, V.A. Rakov, D.E. Crawford, V. Kodali, V.P. Idone, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, and K.J. Rambo.
• "Application of the Antenna Theory Model to a Tall Tower Struck by Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D17, 4542, doi: 10.1029/2003JD003398, 2003, Kordi, R. Moini, W. Janischewskyj, A.M. Hussein, V. Shostak, and V.A. Rakov
• "Return-Stroke Multiplicity of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Flashes", Journal of Applied Meteorology, Volume 42, 1455-1462, V.A. Rakov and G.R. Huffines.
• "Lightning Electric Field Intensity at High Altitudes: Inferences for Production of Elves", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 108, No. D20, 4639, doi: 10.1029/2003JD003618, 2003, V.A. Rakov and W.G. Tuni
• "Energetic Radiation Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning", Science, 299, 694-697, 2003, J.R. Dwyer, M.A. Uman, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, E.L. Caraway, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, V. Corbin, and B. Wright.
• "A Review of Positive and Bipolar Lightning Discharges", Bull. Amer. Meteorol. Soc., June 2003, 767-775, V. A. Rakov.
• " Statistical Characteristics of the Electric and Magnetic Fields and Their Time Derivatives 15 m and 30 m from Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys, Res, Vol. 108, No. D6, 4192, doi:10.1029/2002JD002698, 2003, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, V. Kodali, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Measurement of the Division of Lightning Return Stroke Current Among the Multiple Arresters and Grounds of a Power Distribution Line", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, Vol. 18, No. 4, 1203-1208, 2003, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, P.Diaz, R.Rey, and M.A.Uman.
• "A Review of the Interaction of Lightning with Airborne Vehicles", Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 39, 61-81, 2003, M.A. Uman and V.A. Rakov.

2002

• "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment for Aircraft Testing", SAE 2001 Transactions - Journal of Aerospace, pp. 312-319, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Surges Superimposed on Continuing Currents in Lightning Discharges", SAE 2001 Transactions - Journal of Aerospace, pp. 380-385, V.A. Rakov.
• "A Critical Review of Nonconventional Approaches to Lightning Protection", Bull. Amer. Meteorol. Soc., December 2002, 1809-1820, M.A. Uman and V.A. Rakov.
• "The Effect of Vertically-Extended Strike Object on the Distribution of Current Along the Lightning Channel", J. Geophys. Res., Vol. 107, No. D23, 4699, doi:10.1029/2002JD002119, 2002, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, and J.L. Bermudez.
• "Correlated Time Derivatives of Current, Electric Field Intensity, and Magnetic Flux Density for Triggered Lightning at 15 m", J. Geophys. Res., 107(D13), art. no. 4160, 10.1029/2000JD000249, 2002, 11 p., M.A. Uman, J. Schoene, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Comment on "Return Stroke Transmission Line Model for Stroke Speed Near and Equal That of Light" by R. Thottappillil, J. Schoene, and M.A. Uman", Geophys. Res. Lett., 29(10), art. no. 1369, 10.1029/2001GL014602, 2002, 3 p., B. Kordi, R. Moini, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Electric Fields Near Triggered Lightning Channels Measured with Pockels Sensors", J. Geophys. Res., 107(D16), 10.1029/2001JD001087, 2002, 11 p., M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, and M.A. Uman.
• "Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building: Triggered-Lightning Experiments", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, 17(2), 575-586, 2002, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I., Fernandez, C.T. Mata, K.T. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.R. Sutil.

2001

• "Return Stroke Transmission Line Model for Stroke Speed Near and Equal that of Light", Geophys. Res. Lett., 28, 3593-3596, 2001, R. Thottappillil, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman.
• "Positive Blitzentladungen", ETZ Elektrotech. Autom., 122(5), 26-29, 2001, V.A. Rakov.
• "M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer to Ground in Lightning Discharges", J. Geophys. Res., 106, 22,817-22,831, 2001, V.A. Rakov, D.E. Crawford, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, M.A. Uman, and R. Thottappillil.
• "The Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment: Dart-Leader Electric Field Change Versus Distance", J. Geophys. Res., 106, 14,909-14,917, 2001, D.E. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.J. Fisher.
• "On Different Approaches to Calculating Lightning Electric Fields", J. Geophys. Res., 106, 14,191-14,205, 2001, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
• "Transient Response of a Tall Object to Lightning", IEEE Trans. on EMC, 43, 654-661, 2001, V.A. Rakov.

2000

• "Luminosity Waves in Branched Channels of Two Negative Lightning Flashes", Journal of Atmospheric Electricity, 20, 91-97, 2000, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "A New Lightning Return Stroke Model Based on Antenna Theory", J. Geophys. Res., 105, 29,693-29,702, 2000, R. Moini, B. Kordi, G.Z. Rafi, and V.A. Rakov.
• " Small Shelters and Safety from Lightning", Golf Course Management, 68, 104-112, 2000, R. Kithil and V. Rakov.
• "Time Derivative of the Electric Field 10, 14, and 30 m from Triggered Lightning Strokes", J. Geophys. Res., 105, 15,577-15,595, 2000, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, G.H. Schnetzer, K.J. Rambo, D.E. Crawford, and R.J. Fisher.
• "EMTP Modeling of a Triggered-Lightning Strike to the Phase Conductor of an Overhead Distribution Line", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, 15(4), 1175-1181, 2000, C.T. Mata, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.

1999

• "Lightning Makes Glass", Journal of the Glass Art Society, pp. 45-50, 1999, V.A. Rakov.
• "Observed Leader and Return-Stroke Propagation Characteristics in the Bottom 400 m of the Rocket Triggered Lightning Channel", J. Geophys. Res., 104, 14,369-14,376, 1999, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Performance of MOV Arresters During Very Close, Direct Lightning Strikes to a Power Distribution System", IEEE Trans. on Power Delivery, vol. 14, No. 2, April 1999, pp. 411-418, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Characterization of the Initial Stage of Negative Rocket-Triggered Lightning ", J. Geophys. Res., 104, 4213-4222, 1999, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
• "Attachment Process in Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes", J. Geophys. Res., 104, 2141-2150, 1999, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, D. Crawford, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, and Z.-I. Kawasaki.

1998

• "New Insights into Lightning Processes Gained from Triggered-Lightning Experiments in Florida and Alabama", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 14,117-14,130 (1998), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, M.I. Fernandez, R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P. Lalande, A. Bonamy, P. Laroche, and A. Bondiou-Clergerie.
• "Leader Properties Determined with Triggered Lightning Techniques", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 14,109-14,115 (1998), P. Lalande, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, P. Laroche, A. Eybert-Berard, J.-P. Berlandis, B. Bador, A. Bonamy, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Review and Evaluation of Lightning Return Stroke Models Including Some Aspects of Their Application", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 40, No. 4, November 1998, part II, Special Issue on Lightning, pp. 403-426, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
• "Lightning Characteristics Based on Data from the Austrian Lightning Locating System", IEEE Trans. on EMC, vol. 40, No. 4, November 1998, part II, Special Issue on Lightning, pp. 452-464, G. Diendorfer, W. Schulz, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Some Inferences on the Propagation Mechanisms of Dart Leaders and Return Strokes", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 1879-1887, 1998, V.A. Rakov.
• "Treatment of Retardation Effects in Calculating the Radiated Electromagnetic Fields from the Lightning Discharge", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 9003-9013, 1998, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.

1997

• "Luminosity Characteristics of Dart Leaders and Return Strokes in Natural Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 102, 22,025-22,032, 1997, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, W.H. Besley, and M.A. Uman.
• " Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida (1993-1995)", Trans. of IEE Japan, Special Issue on Artificial Rocket Triggered Lightning, Vol. 117-B, No. 4, 446-452, 1997, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, D.J. Cordier, R.M. Chandler, R. Bernstein, and C. Golden.
• "Distribution of Charge Along the Lightning Channel: Relation to Remote Electric and Magnetic Fields and to Return-Stroke Models", J. Geophys. Res., 102, 6987-7006, 1997, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.

1996

• "Bursts of Pulses in Lightning Electromagnetic Radiation: Observations and Implications for Lightning Test Standards", IEEE Trans. on EMC, 38, No. 2, 156-164 (1996) V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.R. Hoffman, M.W. Masters, and M. Brook.

1995

• "Properties of M-Components from Currents Measured at Triggered-Lightning Channel Base", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 25,711-25,720 (1995) R. Thottappillil, J.D. Goldberg, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R.J. Fisher, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Mechanism of the Lightning M Component", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 25,701-25,710 (1995), V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and P.P. Barker.
• "Luminosity Characteristics of Lightning M Components", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 25,695-25,700 (1995), D.M. Jordan, V.P. Idone, R.E. Orville, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Review of Recent Lightning Research at the University of Florida", Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik (Austria), 112, No.6, 262-265 (1995), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R. Thottappillil.
• "Characterization of Vertical Electric Fields 500 m and 30 m from Triggered Lightning", J. Geophys. Res., 100, 863-8872 (1995), M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and C.A. Nucci.

1994

• "Microsecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses in Cloud Lightning Discharges", J. Geophys. Res., 99, 14,353-14,360 (1994), Y. Villanueva, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and M. Brook.
• "Review of Lightning Properties from Electric Field and TV Observations", J. Geophys. Res., 99, 10,745-10,750 (1994), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil.
• "Origin of Lightning Electric Field Signatures Showing Two Return-Stroke Waveforms Separated in Time by a Millisecond or Less", J. Geophys. Res., 99, 8157-8165 (1994), V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.

1993

• " Parameters of Triggered Lightning Flashes in Florida and Alabama", J. Geophys. Res., 98, 22,887-22,902 (1993), R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and J.D. Goldberg.
• "Data Acquired with the LLP Lightning Locating Systems" (in Russian), Meteorologiya i Gidrologiya, 7, 105-114 (1993), V.A. Rakov.

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Books

• “Lightning-Induced Effects in Electrical and Telecommunication Systems”, IET, 2020, ISBN-13: 978-1-78561-353-1, 264 p., Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
  
• “Fundamentals of Lightning”, Cambridge University Press, 257 p., 2016, ISBN: 9781107072237, V.A. Rakov (Chinese translation published in 2017)
  
• “Electromagnetic Computation Methods for Lightning Surge Protection Studies”,  Wiley-IEEE Press, 320 p., 2016, ISBN: 978-1-118-27563-4, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• “How Dangerous Is Lightning?”,  Dover, 2011, ISBN-13: 9780486477046 - ISBN-10: 0486477045, 144 p., C. Bouquegneau and V.A. Rakov.
• “The Art and Science of Lightning Protection”, Cambridge University Press, 240 p., 2008, ISBN 9780521878111, M.A. Uman
• “Lightning: Physics and Effects”, Cambridge University Press, 687 p., 2003, ISBN 0521583276, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman (Chinese translation published in 2016)
  

Other Technical Articles (including published abstracts of conference talks), 1993-2014

2014

• “A Unified Model of Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Stroke”, Abstract AE13A-3349, presented at 2014 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 15-19, 2014, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• “Characteristics of Lightning Associated with Long Recovery Early VLF Events”, Abstract AE31B-3414, presented at 2014 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 15-19, 2014, D.A. Kotovsky, R.C. Moore, Y. Zhu, J.T. Pilkey, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, and M.A. Uman
• “FDTD Computation of Transient Voltages at a Lightning-Struck Tower Considering Ground-Wire Corona”, Int.
• Workshop on High Voltage Engineering, Okinawa, Japan, November 2014, T.H. Thang , Y. Baba, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• “Variety of Electrical Discharges in Electrified Clouds” (Abstract), Int. Conf. on Nonlinear Phenomena in Geophysics, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, July 17-23, 2014, p. 39, E.A. Mareev, A.Yu. Kostinsky, V.S. Syssoev, N.A. Bogatov, and V.A. Rakov
• “Two Lightning Processes Producing Relatively Short Duration Bipolar Electromagnetic Radiation Signatures” (Abstract), Int. Conf. on Nonlinear Phenomena in Geophysics, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, July 17-23, 2014, p. 41, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• “Lightning: Some New Insights” (Abstract), Int. Conf. on Nonlinear Phenomena in Geophysics, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, July 17-23, 2014, p. 20, V.A. Rakov
• “Recent research at the Lightning Observatory in Gainesville, Florida: A review and update” (Abstract), Int. Conf. on Nonlinear Phenomena in Geophysics, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, July 17-23, 2014, p. 42, V.A. Rakov, M.D. Tran, S. Mallick, and V.B. Somu
• “Rocket-and-wire triggered lightning experiments: A review and update” (Invited), ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, V.A. Rakov
• “Characterization of Far Electric Field Waveforms Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning”, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, S. Mallick and V.A. Rakov
• “An Unusual Two-Stroke Negative Cloud-to-Ground Flash Showing Profuse Branching and Corona-Like Formations” (Invited Paper), ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, M.D. Tran, V.A. Rakov, and S. Mallick
• “Characterization of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning in Florida: Revisited”, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, S. Mallick, and M.D. Tran
• “Measurement of Preliminary Breakdown Pulse Trains in Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Using Lightning Locating Systems”, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and M.J. Murphy
• “The effects of ground conductivity on the electromagnetic fields generated by lightning return strokes”, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, V. Cooray and V.A. Rakov
• “On the striking distance of subsequent strokes”, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, V. Cooray and V.A. Rakov
• “An Update on the Charaterictics of Positive Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower”, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, M. Azadifar, M. Paolone, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, C. Romero, and M. Rubinstein
• “Applications of the FDTD Method to Lightning Electromagnetic Pulse and Surge Simulations” (Invited Paper), ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• “Properties of Lightning Associated with Long Recovery Early VLF Events”, URSI GASS 2014, Beijing, China, D.A. Kotovsky, R.C. Moore, Y. Zhu, J.T. Pilkey, V. Rakov, D.M. Jordan, and M.A. Uman
• “Experimental Investigation and Modeling of Surge Currents in Lightning Protection System”, URSI GASS 2014, Beijing, China, G. Maslowski, VA. Rakov, and R. Ziemba
• “An Engineering Model for Preliminary Breakdown in Cloud-to-Ground Discharges”, GROUND/LPE 2014, Manaus, Brazil, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• “Evaluation of the WWLLN Performance Characteristics Using Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data”, GROUND/LPE 2014, Manaus, Brazil, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, J.D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, M.L. Hutchins, and R.H. Holzworth
• “Rocket-and-wire triggered lightning experiments: Selected results”, GROUND/LPE 2014, Manaus, Brazil, V.A. Rakov
• “Corona Effect on Insulator Voltages Caused by Direct Lightning Strikes to a Phase Conductor “, ICLP 2014, Shanghai, China, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, V.A. Rakov
• “A New Tool for Lightning Induced Voltage Calculations: CiLIV”, URSI GASS 2014, Beijing, China, A. Andreotti, U. De Martinis, A. Pierno, V.A. Rakov
• “FDTD Analysis of Lightning Electromagnetic Pulses Considering Topography and Presence of Grounded Strike Object”, URSI GASS 2014, Beijing, China, M. Aoki, Y. Baba, A. Ametani, N. Nagaoka, N. Itamoto, V.A. Rakov
• “Effect of Corona on Lightning-Induced Voltages”, AMEREM 2014, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, July 27 - August 1, 2014, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• “Microwave Diagnostics for Investigation of Long Spark and Artificial Charged Aerosol Cloud”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, N. Bogatov V. Syssoev, D. Suharevsky, M. Bulatov, M. Andreev, A. Kostinsky, E. Mareev, and V. Rakov
• “Discharges Produced by Negatively Charged Aerosol Clouds in the Presence of a Moving Conducting Object”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, A.G. Aleshchenko, M.G. Andreev, N.A. Bogatov, A.Yu. Kostinsky, V.E. Kuznetsov, L.M. Makalsky, E.A. Mareev, V.A. Rakov, D.I. Sukharevsky, and V.S. Syssoev
• “VHF emission from lightning discharges recorded by “Chibis-M” microsatellite”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, M.S. Dolgonosov, V.M. Gotlib, V. A. Rakov, and L.M. Zelenyi
• “Influence of Lower Positive Charge Region on Occurrence of Different Types of Lightning”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, D.I. Iudin, V.A. Rakov, E.A. Mareev, V.Y. Klimashov, and A.A. Emelyanov
• “Four ways of how downward and upward leaders make connection during the lightning attachment process”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, W. Lu, Y. Ma, L. Chen, Q. Qi, Y. Gao, S. Chen, Y. Zhang, and V.A. Rakov
• “Analysis of Lightning Electromagnetic Fields at Near and Far Ranges”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, Y. Chen, H. Wang, H. Wan, and V.A. Rakov
• “A Transmission-Line-Type Model for Lightning Return Strokes with Branches”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• “Preliminary Breakdown Pulse Trains in Electric Field Records of Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning ”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, Y. Zhu, V.A. Rakov, S. Mallick, M. Tran, and J. Pilkey
• “An Update on Testing the Performance Characteristics of the ENTLN”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, J.D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, S. Heckman, C.D. Sloop, and C. Liu
• “X-Ray Emissions from First and Subsequent Leaders in Natural Cloud-to-Ground Lightning”, ICAE 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, and J.R. Dwyer
• “An Update on the Performance Characteristics of the NLDN”, ILDC 2014, Tucson, Arizona, submitted, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, J.D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, J.A. Cramer, and A. Nag
• “Calibration of the GLD360 Against Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data”, ILDC 2014, Tucson, Arizona, submitted, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, J.D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, A. Nag, and R.K. Said
• Analysis of ELF Radio Atmospherics Radiated by Rocket-Triggered Lightning, Abstract AE31B-3416, Paper Number 30337, Thunderstorm Effects in the Near-Earth Space Environment to be presented at 2014 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 15-19, 2014, Neal A. Dupree, Robert C. Moore, John I. Pilkey, Douglas M. Jordan, and Martin A. Uman
• Inversion of Multi-Station Schumann Resonance Background Records for Global Lightning Activity in Absolute Units, Abstract AE24A-08, Paper Number. 28321, to be presented at 2014 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 15-19, 2014, Earle R. Williams, V. C. Mushtak, A. Guha, R. A. Boldi, J. Bor, T. Nagy, G. Saton, A. K. Sinha, R. Rawat, Y. Hobara, M. Sato, Y. Takahashi, C. G. Price, M. Neska, K. Alexander, Y. Yampolski, R. C. Moore, M. F. Mitchell, and A. C. Fraser-Smith
• Search for Neutrons Associated with Lightning Discharges, Abstract AE31A-3399, Paper Number 23109, Energetic Radiation from Lightning and Thunderstorms, to be presented at 2014 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 15-19, 2014, J. Eric Grove, W. N. Johnson, B. F. Pilips. E. A. Wulf, A. L. Hutcheson, L. J. Mitchell, R. S. Woolf, M. Schaal, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, and J. R. Dwyer
• Acoustic Properties of Triggered Lightning, Abstract AE13B-3364, Paper Number 25669, Atmospheric and Space Electricity General Contributions, to be presented at 2014 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 15-19, 2014, Maher A,. Dayeh, N. Evans, J. Ramaekers, J. Trevino, H. Rassoul, R. J. Lucia, J. R. Dwyer, M. A. Uman and D. M. Jordan
• Coordinated LMA, Balloon-borne Electric Field, and Polarimetric Radar Observations of a Triggered Lightning Flash at Camp Blanding, 2014 XV International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, 15-20 June 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, submitted May 20, 2014, D. MacGorman, M. Biggerstaff, S. Waugh, J. Pilkey, M. Uman, D. Jordan, T. Ngin, W. Gamerota, G. Carrie, and P. Hyland
• Calibrated, Multi-band Optical Emissions from Rocket-Triggered Lightning, 2014 XV International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, 15-20 June 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, submitted May 2, 2014, M. G. Quick, E. P. Krider, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. D. Hill, W. R. Gamerota
• High speed optical observations on the attachment processes of natural downward lightning discharges, 2014 XV International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, 15-20 June 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, submitted April 2, 2014, D. Wang, N. Takagi, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, and D. M. Jordan
• Correlation between the Channel-bottom Light Intensity and Current of an Artificially Triggered Lightning Flash, 2014 International Conference on Lightning Protection, October 13-17, 2014, Shanghai, China, submitted March 30, 2014, M. Zhou, D. Wang, J. Wang, N. Takagi, W. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, and D. M. Jordan
• An Analysis of ELF Sferics Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning, 31st URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, 16-23 August 2014, Beijing, China, submitted March 5, 2014, Robert C. Moore, Neal A. Dupree, John Pilkey and Martin A. Uman
• Height-dependent Attenuation Characteristics of Lightning Return Strokes, 2014 International Conference on Lightning Protection, October 13-17, 2014, Shanghai, China, submitted March 1, 2014, D. Wang, N. Takagi, W. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, and D. M. Jordan
• An analysis of ELF Sferics produced by rocket-triggered lightning, N. A. Dupree and R. C. Moore, International Union of Radio Science, January 8-11, 2014, USNC/URSI, Boulder, CO.
• Analysis of a Single-Stroke, Negative CG Flash with 700 Millisecond Continuing Current, At Least 14 M Components and Comparison with Nearby Contemporaneous CG and IC Flashes, International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, 15-20 June, 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, Submitted November 17, 2013, William H. Beasley, Douglas M. Jordan, Stephanie A. Weiss
• Calibrated, Multiband Optical Emissions from Rocket-Triggered Lightning, International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, 15-20 June 2014, Norman, Oklahoma, submitted November 13, 2013, Mason G. Quick, E. Philip Krider, Martin A. Uman, Douglas M. Jordan, Jonathan D. Hill
• Coordinated LMA, Balloon-borne Electric Field, and Polarimetric Radar Observations of a Triggered Lightning Flash at Camp Blanding, 23rd International Lightning Detection Conference, and the 5th International Lightning Meteorology Conference, March 18-21, 2014, Tucson, Arizona, submitted October 23, 2013, Don MacGorman, Michael Biggerstaff, John Pilkey, Martin Uman, Terry Ngin, William Gamerota, Doug Jordan, Sean Waugh, and Dan Betten

2013

• “Further insights into interaction of lightning electromagnetic pulse with the ionosphere”, Abstract AE33A-0336, presented at 2013 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 9-13, 2013, V.B. Somu, V.A. Rakov, and S.A. Cummer
• “Evaluation of lightning field-to-current conversion equations using triggered-lightning data: An update”, Abstract AE13B-0351, presented at 2013 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 9-13, 2013, S. Mallick and V.A. Rakov.
• “Microsecond-scale electric field pulses associated with lightning M-components”, Abstract AE13B-0356, presented at 2013 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 9-13, 2013, M. Tran, V. Rakov, T. Ngin, W. Gamerota, J. Pilkey, M. Uman, and D. Jordan
• “Lightning Safety for Athletics with Special Attention on Beach Volleyball”, 1st Int. Sci. Conf. and Forum “Volleyball: System Approach”, Rzeszow, Poland, Oct. 11-13, 2013, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Cooper
• “CIGRE Technical Brochure on Lightning Parameters for Engineering Applications”, SIPDA 2013, V.A. Rakov, A. Borghetti, C. Bouquegneau, W.A. Chisholm, V. Cooray, K. Cummins, G. Diendorfer, F. Heidler, A. Hussein, M. Ishii, C.A. Nucci, A. Piantini, O. Pinto, Jr., X. Qie, F. Rachidi, M.M.F. Saba, T. Shindo, W. Schulz, R. Thottappillil, S. Visacro, W. Zischank.
• “Bursts of Fast Pulses in Positive Lightning Current Waveforms Recorded on the Säntis Tower”, SIPDA 2013, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, C. Romero, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone, V.A. Rakov, and D. Pavanello
• “Calibration of the ENTLN Against Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data”, SIPDA 2013, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, W.R. Gamerota, M.A. Uman, S. Heckman, C.D. Sloop, and C. Liu
• “A transmission-line-type model for lightning return strokes with upward connecting leaders and branches”, SIPDA 2013, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• “Calculation of Current Distribution in the Lightning Protective System of a Residential House”, 19th Int. Conf. on Computation of Electromagnetic Fields (COMPUMAG 2013), June 30-July 4, 2013, P. Wang, L. Li, and V.A. Rakov
• “Electromagnetic Methods of Lightning Detection”, in Proc. of APL 2013, Seoul, Korea, pp. 29-47, V.A. Rakov
• “Calibration of the NLDN Against Rocket-Triggered Lightning Data”, in Proc. of APL 2013, Seoul, Korea, pp. 739-742, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, T. Ngin, W.R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, C.J. Biagi, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, J.A. Cramer
• “Influence of Corona on Lightning-Induced Voltages: FDTD Calculations”, in Proc. of APL 2013, Seoul, Korea, pp. 185-188, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• “FDTD Computations of Lightning-Induced Voltages in the Presence of Corona” (Abstract), IPST 2013, Canada, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, and V.A. Rakov
• Investigation of polarimetric and electrical characteristics of natural and triggered lightning strikes, Abstract AE12A-08, 2013 Fall Meeting AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 9-13, 2013, P. T. Hyland, M. I Biggerstaff, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. D. Hill. J. T. Pilkey, T. Ngin, R. J. Blakeslee, P. R. Krehbiel, W. Rison, W. P. Winn, K. Eack, J. Trueblood, H. E. Edens
• Search for neutrons produced in lightning discharges, Abstract AE23A-0404, 2013 Fall Meeting AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 9-13, 2013, J. E. Grove, B. F. Philips, E. A. Wulf, A. L. Hutcheson, L. J. Mitchell, M. Schaal, R. S. Woolf, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, T. Ngin, J. R. Dwyer
• ELF Sferics Produced by Rocket-Triggered Lightning and Observed at Great Distances, Abstract AE33A-0333, 2013 Fall Meeting AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 9-13, 2013, Neal Dupree and R. C. Moore
• Local and Conjugate Ionospheric Disturbances from Rare High Peak Current Oceanic Lightning Events, Abstract AE33A-0321, 2013 Fall Meeting AGU, San Francisco, CA., December 9-13, 2013, N. C. Gross, M. Golkowski, , R.C. Moore, B.R.T. Cotts
• Optical Power and Energy Radiated During Rocket-Triggered and Natural Lightning Strokes, Abstract AE13B-0358, 2013 Fall Meeting AGU, SanFrancisco, CA., December 9-13, 2013, Mason G. Quick and E. Phillip Krider
• Lightning Attachment Processes of an Anomalous Triggered Lightning Discharge, D. Wang, H. Ishikawa, N. Takagi, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, J. Pilkey, T. Ngin and D. M. Jordan, 8th 2013 Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, pp. 739-742, June 26-June 28, 2013, Seoul, Korea
• The Effect of Lightning Return Stroke Speed on Earth-Ionosphere Waveguide Excitation, Dupree, N., and R. C. Moore (2013), International Union of Radio Science, USNC/URSI, Boulder, CO.
• Recent Rocket-and-Wire Triggered Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding: dE/dt and X-ray Time-of-Arrival Measurements of the Propagation Mechanisms and Ground Attachment Processes of Dart-Stepped Leaders, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, J. T. Pilkey, J. R. Dwyer, and H. Rassoul, URSI, National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, January 9-12, 2013
• Specific Differential Phase Observations of Multicell Convection During Natural and Triggered Lightning Strikes at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing, P. Hyland, M. I. Biggerstaff, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, J. T. Pilkey, P. R. Krehbiel, and W. Rison, 2013 American Meteorological Society, January 6-10, 2013, Austin, TX

2012

• "Electric Field Waveform Characteristics of Positive and Negative Lightning Return Strokes in Florida", Abstract AE13A-0372, presented at 2012 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 3-7, 2012, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "NLDN Performance Characteristics for Return Strokes and Pulses Superimposed on Steady Currents", Abstract AE13B-0382, presented at 2012 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 3-7, 2012, S. Mallick, V. A. Rakov, J. D. Hill, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, J.T. Pilkey, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman , and J. A. Cramer
• "Ionospheric reflection heights for wideband electric fields produced by consecutive return strokes within the same lightning flash", Abstract AE43A-0241, presented at 2012 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., December 3-7, 2012, V.B. Somu, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Haddad, and S.A. Cummer
• "The Angular Distribution of Electron and X-ray Emission from Triggered Lightning Leader Steps Using the Thunderstorm Energetic Radiation Array (TERA)", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7, 2012, M. Schaal, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassou, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. D. Hill
• "Rocket-and-Wire Triggered Lightning in 2012 Tropical Storm Debby in the Absence of Natural Lightning", AGU Fall Meeting 2012, San Francisco, J. T. Pilkey, J. D. Hill, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, W. Rison, P. R. Krehbiel, M. I. Biggerstaff, and P. Hyland
• "An ‘Anomalous’ Triggered Lighting Flash in Florida", AGU Fall Meeting 2012, San Francisco, W. R. Gamerota, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, J. T. Pilkey, T. Ngin, D. M. Jordan, C. Mata, and A. Mata
• "Time-of-Arrival Measurements of X-rays Emission Associated with Dart-Stepped Leader Steps in Natural and Rocket-and-Wire Triggered Lightning", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7, 2012, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. R. Dwyer, and H. Rassoul
• "The Energy Spectrum of X-Rays from Rocket-triggered Lightning", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7, 2012, S. Arabshahi, Eric . S. Cramer, J. R. Dwyer, J. E. Grove, C. Gwon, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, R. J. Lucia, H. K. Rassoul, M. A. Uman
• "A New Observation Technique Applied to Early/Fast VLF Scattering Events", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7, 2012, D. A. Kotovsky and R. C. Moore
• "Specific Differential Phase Observations of Multicell Convection During Natural and Triggered Lightning Strikes at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7, 2012, P. Hyland, M. I. Biggerstaff, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, P. R. Krehbiel, and W. Rison
• "ELF Sferics Observed at Large Distances", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3-7, 2012, N. A. Dupree and R. C. Moore
• "Experimental Observations and Theoretical Modeling of VLF Scattering During LEP Events", 2012 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 3 – 7, 2012, M. F. Mitchell and R. C. Moore
• "New Insights into X-ray Emissions from First and Subsequent Strokes in Natural Cloud-to-Ground Lightning" (Abstract), in Proc. of TEPA 2012, Moscow, Russia, July 9-11, 2012, p. 37, V. A. Rakov, S. Mallick, and J. R. Dwyer
• "Introduction to the physics of lightning" (Abstract), 1st Thunderstorm Effects on the Atmosphere-Ionosphere System (TEA – IS) Summer School, June 17-22, 2012, Torremolinos, Malaga, Spain, 2 p., V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Parameters of Engineering Interest", in Proc. of the 3rd Russian Conf. on Lightning Protection, St. Petersburg, Russia, May 22-23, 2012, 22 p., V.A. Rakov
• "Evaluation of the performance characteristics of CGLSS II and U.S. NLDN using ground-truth data from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, Florida", ILDC 2012, Broomfield, Colorado, 8 pp., C.T. Mata, A.G. Mata, V.A. Rakov, A. Nag, and J. Saul
• "Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of CGLSS II and U.S. NLDN Using Ground-Truth Data From Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, Florida”, ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, C.T. Mata, A.G. Mata, V.A. Rakov, A. Nag, and J. Saul
• "FDTD Simulation of Insulator Voltages at a Tower Struck by Lightning: Influence of Ground-Wire Corona", Int. Workshop on High Voltage Engineering, Kanazawa, Japan, November 2012, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, N. Itamoto, V.A. Rakov
• "Corona space charge in recent studies of lightning physics and effects", 5th Int. Conf. on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND’ 2012, Bonito, Brazil, November 25-30, 2012, V.A. Rakov
• "Correlated Lightning Mapping Array (LMA) and Radar Observations of the Initial Stages of Florida Triggered Lightning Discharges", ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, J. D. Hill, J. Pilkey, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, M. I. Biggerstaff, P. Hyland, W. Rison, P. R. Krehbiel and R. Blakeslee
• "Analysis of NLDN-estimated peak currents for positive cloud-to-ground lightning", ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and K.L. Cummins
• "High Speed Optical Observation on Initiation Process of Lightning Return Strokes" ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, D. Wang, N. Takagi, D. Hill, W. Gamerota, D.M. Jordan, and M.A. Uman
• "Some characteristics of positive and bipolar lightning flashes recorded on the Santis tower in 2010 and 2011", ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, C. Romero, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, and D. Pavanello.
• "Lightning Observatory in Gainesville (LOG), Florida: A review of recent results", ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, V.A. Rakov, S. Mallick, and A. Nag
• "Evolution of current waves propagating along a perfectly conducting cylinder: Application to lightning", ICLP 2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2-7, 2012, A.R. Panicali and V. Rakov.
• "Computation of Distant Lightning Electric Fields: the Effect of Channel Geometry" (Abstract), EUROEM 2012, Toulouse, France, A. Andreotti, C. Petrarca, L. Verolino, and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Surges on Overhead Wires in the Presence of Corona: FDTD Simulation of Inoue’s Experiment" (Abstract), EUROEM 2012, Toulouse, France, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Surges on an Overhead Wire in the Presence of Corona: FDTD Simulation of Wagner et al.’s Experiment", APEMC 2012, Singapore, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "A review of recent progress in studying physics of lightning" (Abstract), VII All-Russia Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 24-28, 2012, pp. 198-199, V.A. Rakov
• "Theoretical analysis of elves generated by rocket triggered lightning", International Union of Radio Science, USNC/URSI Conference, January 4-7, 2012, Boulder, CO, C. Biagi and R. C. Moore
• "Ionospheric effects of whistler waves launched by rocket-triggered lightning", International Union of Radio Science, USNC/URSI Conference, January 4-7, 2012, Boulder, CO, C. Biagi, R. C. Moore, and M. Golkowski
• The NLDN Performance Characteristics: An Update”, ILDC 2012, Broomfield, Colorado, 14 pp., S. Mallick, V. A. Rakov, J. D. Hill, T. Ngin, W. R. Gamerota, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, R. C. Olsen III, and J. A. Cramer
• “X-rays Produced by First and Subsequent Strokes in Natural Lightning”, 2012 USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, Colorado, January 4-7, 2012, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.R. Dwyer, and J. A. Cramer
• “New Inferences on Lightning Interaction with the Ionosphere” (Abstract), EUROEM 2012, Toulouse, France, p. 129, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Haddad, S.A. Cummer, and V.B. Somu

2011

• "High speed photometric imaging of elves", Conference Proceedings, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 5, 2011, Abstract No. AE21A-0219, C. Santeler and R. C. Moore
• "Ionospheric effects of whistler waves from rocket-triggered lightning", Conference Proceedings, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 5, 2011, Abstract No. SM13B-2081, Agrawal, D., B. Cotts, M. Golkowski, and R. C. Moore
• "Spread-spectrum VLF observations of early/fast and LEP events", Conference Proceedings, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 5, 2011, Abstract No. AE21A-0230, Mitchell, M., T. Wang, and R. C. Moore
• "Comparison between model predictions and observations of ELF radio atmospherics generated by rocket-triggered lightning", Conference Proceedings, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 5, 2011, Abstract No. AE21A-0229, Dupree, N., and R. C. Moore
• "A New Method for VLF Remote-sensing of Lightning-induced Ionospheric Disturbances" (Invited), International Union of Radio Science, USNC,URSI, Boulder, Colorado, January 4-7, R. C. Moore and T. Wang
• "Observations in Negative Leader Stepping Mechanism in Triggered Lightning", Conference Proceedings,  EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 5, 2011, Abstract No. AE11A-05, C. J. Biagi, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan and M. A. Uman
• "Upward Lightning Discharges: An Update" (Invited), 7th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, Chengdu, China, November 1-4, 2011, V.A. Rakov.
• "On the Origin of Two Types of Current Pulses Observed During the Initial Stage of Upward Lightning", 7th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, Chengdu, China, November 1-4, 2011, D. Flache, V.A. Rakov, F.H. Heidler, W.J. Zischank, and R. Thottappillil
• "Influence of Return Stroke Speed and Leader Line Charge Density on Lightning Corona Sheath Dynamics"(Invited), 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, August 13-20, 2011, paper E02-3, 4 p., G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Triggered-lightning interaction with a lightning protective system: Current distribution and electromagnetic environment", XIV Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 8-12, 2011, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, and A.G. Mata
• "On Remote Measurements of Lightning Peak Currents", XIV Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 8-12, 2011, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, A. Nag, C. Biagi. D. Hill, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, and J.A. Cramer
• "VHF radiation sources associated with precursors and ICC pulses of rocket-and-wire triggered lightning", XIV Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 8-12, 2011, S. Yoshida, C.J. Biagi, V.A. Rakov, J.D. Hill, M.V. Stapleton, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, T. Morimoto, T. Ushio, Z.-I.Kawasaki, and M. Akita
• "Interaction Between Grounding Systems and Nearby Lightning for the Calculation of Overvoltages in Overhead Distribution Lines", in Proceedings of IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech 2011, 19-23 June 2011, Trondheim, Norway, F. Napolitano, M. Paolone, A. Borghetti, C.A. Nucci, F. Rachidi, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene and M.A. Uman
• "A Simplified Model of Corona Discharge on an Overhead Wire for FDTD Simulations", 2011 APEMC in Jeju Island, Korea, May 16-19, 2011, 4 p., T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "New Measurements of Distant Lightning Electric Fields in Florida" (Abstract), PIERS 2011, Marrakesh, Morroco, March 20-23, 2011, M.A. Haddad and V.A. Rakov
• "FDTD Computation of Lightning Surges on Overhead Wires in the Presence of Corona Discharge" (Invited), 7th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, Chengdu, China, November 1-4, 2011, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, V.A. Rakov
• "Fundamentals of Lightning," (Invited), International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 12-14, 2011, Abstracts, pp. 27-28, V.A. Rakov
• "Protection of Structures Against Lightning" (Invited), International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 12-14, 2011, Abstracts, pp. 29-30, V.A. Rakov
• "Current Waveforms Associated with Positive Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower in Summer 2010", in Proc. of the XI International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XI SIPDA), Fortaleza, Brazil, October 3-7, 2011, 4 p., C. Romero,  M. Paolone,  F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, A. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, P. Zweiacker
• "Lightning Parameters for Engineering Applications - an Update on CIGRE WG C4.407 Activities", in Proc. of the XI International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XI SIPDA), Fortaleza, Brazil, October 3-7, 2011, 4 p., V.A. Rakov
• "FDTD Simulation of Field-Reduction Effect at Ground Due to Corona at Lightning-Triggering Wire" (Invited), 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, August 13-20, 2011, paper E02-2, 4 p., Y. Baba, and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Induced Voltages: Influence of Channel Tortuosity" (Invited), 30th URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, August 13-20, 2011, paper E02-4, 4 p., A. Andreotti, U. De Martinis, C. Petrarca, V.A. Rakov, and L. Verolino
• "Evaluation of grounding impedance of a complex lightning protective system using earth ground clamp measurements and ATP modeling", XIV Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 8-12, 2011, C.T. Mata, A.G. Mata, and V.A. Rakov
• "Positive Lightning: Review and Update" (Invited), in Proc. of the 3rd Int. Symp. on Winter Lightning, Sapporo, Japan, June 15-16, 2011, pp. 37-44, V.A. Rakov and A. Nag
• "A New Lightning Instrumentation System for Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida" (Abstract), Fifth Conference on the Meteorological Applications of Lightning Data, held as part of the AMS 91st Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, January,  23-27, 2011, C.T. Mata and V.A. Rakov
• "A Review of Recent Lightning Corona Sheath Dynamics Research" (Invited), 7th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, Chengdu, China, November 1-4, 2011, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov
• "Positive Lightning: New Observations and Inferences", Eos Trans. AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meet. Suppl., San Francisco, December 5-9, 2011, Abstract AE33A-0284, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "X-ray emissions associated with thunderstorms", Eos Trans. AGU, Vol. 92, Fall Meet. Suppl., San Francisco, December 5-9, 2011, Abstract AE33B-0309, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J.R. Dwyer, and J.D. Hill

2010

• "Measurement of the Electric Field Intensity and Space Charge Density with Height Prior to Triggered Lightning, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 91, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 15, 2010, Abstract No. AE33A-0267, C. J. Biagi, J. Gopalakrishnan, M. A. Uman, J. D. Hill, and D. M. Jordan
• "Design and Construction of an X-ray Lightning Camera, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 91, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 13, 2010, Abstract No. AE11A-0329, M. Schaal, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassoul, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, and J. D. Hill
• "Physical Characteristics of Triggered Lightning Determined by Optical Spectroscopy, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 91, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 14, 2010, Abstract No. AE23A-05, T. D. Walker, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, and H. Christian
• "Continuous X-ray Emission from 'Chaotic' Dart Leaders in Triggered Lightning, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 91, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 13, 2010, Abstract No. AE11A-0326, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, J. R. Dwyer, and H. K. Rassoul
• "High-Speed Video Observations of a Natural Lightning Stepped Leader, EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 91, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 14, 2010, Abstract No. AE23A-03, D. M. Jordan, J. D. Hill, M. A. Uman, S. Yoshida, and Z. Kawasaki
• "Measured Close Lightning Leader-Step Electric-Field-Derivative Waveforms", Eos Trans. AGU, Vol. 91, Fall Meet. Suppl., San Francisco, December 14, 2010, Abstract AE32A-02, J.S. Howard, M.A. Uman, C.J. Biagi, J.D. Hill, V.A. Rakov, D.M. Jordan
• "Recent Topics in Lightning Research", in Proc. of the 4th International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2010, Salvador, Brazil, November 7-11, 2010, pp. 270-271, V.A. Rakov
• "Compact Intracloud Lightning Discharges" (Abstract), Workshop on Spontaneous Energy Focusing Phenomena and Multiscale Physics, Singapore, August 30 - September 3, 2010, pp. 31-32, V.A. Rakov and A. Nag.
• "Measurements of Radiation Field Signatures of Rocket-Triggered Lightning", in Proc. of the 2010 International Conference on High Voltage Engineering and Application, October 11-14, 2010, New Orleans, USA, pp. 40-43 (also p. A-1-5 in the Book of Paper Summaries), S. Mallick, A. Nag, and V. A. Rakov.
• "High frequency earthing impedance measurements at Camp Blanding, Florida" in Proc. of 30th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Sept. 13-17, 2010, Cagliari, Italy, 1303-1 - 1303-9, A. Rousseau, M. Guthrie, and V. Rakov.
• "A new comprehensive lightning instrumentation system for Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida" in Proc. of 30th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Sept. 13-17, 2010, Cagliari, Italy, 1030-1 - 1030-7, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, T. Bonilla, A.G. Mata, E. Navedo, and G.P. Snyder.
• "Characteristics of the initial rising portion of near and far lightning return stroke electric field waveforms", in Proc. of 30th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Sept. 13-17, 2010, Cagliari, Italy, 1128-1 - 1128-7, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, J. Howard, C.J. Biagi, D. Hill, M.A. Uman, and D.M. Jordan.
• "Characterization of positive cloud-to-ground lightning discharges", in Poc. of 30th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Sept. 13-17, 2010, Cagliari, Italy, 1126-1 - 1126-15, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, and J.A. Cramer.
• "NLDN responses to rocket-triggered lightning at Camp Blanding, Florida, in 2004-2009", in Poc. of 30th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Sept. 13-17, 2010, Cagliari, Italy, 1336-1 - 1336-8, A. Nag, S. Mallick, V.A. Rakov, J. Howard, C.J. Biagi, D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, B.A. DeCarlo, , K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer.
• "FDTD Modeling of Polarization of a Conductor in a Quasi-Uniform Electric Field" (Abstract), AMEREM, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, 2010, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "Modeling of the lightning-channel corona seath" (Abstract), AMERM, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, G. Maslowski and V. A. Rakov.
• "Electrical Parameters of Compact Intracloud Lightning Discharges" (Abstract), AMEREM, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, 2010, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov
• "Compact intracloud discharges: On estimation of peak currents from measured electromagnetic fields", ILDC, Orlando, Florida, July 19-22, 2010, 7 p., A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and J.A. Cramer
• "Lightning Parameters for Engineering Applications", 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, April 12-16, 2010, Beijing, China, pp. 1130-1133, V.A. Rakov
• "Supplement, San Francisco, December 13, 2010, Abstract No. AE13A-01, J. R. Dwyer, M. Schaal, H. K. Rassoul, M. A. Uman, D. M. Jordan, and J. D. Hill
• "Fine Structure of Electric Field Waveforms Recorded Near and Far Away From the Lightning Channel", 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, April 12-16, 2010, Beijing, China, pp. 1241-1244, A. Nag, D. Tsalikis, V.A. Rakov, J. Howard, C.J. Biagi, D. Hill, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan
• "Modeling of Corona Discharge on a Transmission Line Conductor Struck by Lightning for FDTD Calculations", 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, April 12-16, 2010, Beijing, China, pp. 1319-1322, T.H. Thang, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, and V.A. Rakov
• "FDTD Calculation of Lightning-Induced Voltages on an Overhead Two-Wire Distribution Line", 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, April 12-16, 2010, Beijing, China, pp. 1327-1330, T. Takeshima, Y. Baba, N. Nagaoka, A. Ametani, J. Takami, S. Okabe, V.A. Rakov
• "Electrical structure of the lightning-channel corona sheath", 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, April 12-16, 2010, Beijing, China, pp. 1224-1227, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, and M. Miki

2009

• "Characterization of X-ray Emission from Natural and Rocket-and-Wire Triggered Lightning", EOS Transactions AGU, Vol. 90, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 16, 2009, Abstract No. AE33B-0303, Z. H. Saleh, J. R. Dwyer, H. Rassoul, M. Schaal, E. S. Cramer, J. D. Hill, C. J. Biagi, D. M. Jordan, M. V. Stapleton, M. A. Uman
• "Optical Spectra of Triggered Lightning, EOS Transactions", AGU, Vol. 90, Fall Meeting Supplement, San Francisco, December 15, 2009, Abstract No. AE21A-0297, T.D. Walker, C. J. Biagi, J. D. Hill, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, H. J. Christian, Jr.
• "Search for Ground-Level Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes Associated with Natural and Rocket-Triggered Lighting Using the Thunderstorm Energetic Radiation Array (TERA)", AGU Chapman Conference on the Effects of Thunderstorms and Lightning in the Upper Atmosphere, Penn State University, State College, PA, USA, 10-14 May 2009. M. Schaal, J. Dwyer, Z. Saleh, H. Rassoul, M. Uman, J. Hill, C. Biagi, D. Jordan, 2009
• "Statistical Study of X-ray Emission in Natural and Rocket-Triggered Lightning", AGU Chapman Conference on the Effects of Thunderstorms and Lightning in the Upper Atmosphere, Penn State University, State College, PA, USA, 10-14 May 2009, Z. Saleh, J. Dwyer, H. Rassoul, M. Schaal, E. Cramer, M. Uman, J. Howard, D. Hill, C. Biagi, 2009
• "Review of rocket-triggered lightning experiments in USA" (Abstract), in Proc. of the China International Forum on Lightning Protection and Disaster Mitigation (CLPDM), Chongqing, China, September 8-10, 2009, pp. 2-3, V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Discharges Producing Very Strong Radiation in Both VLF-LF and HF-VHF Ranges", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Environmental Electromagnetics (CEEM'2009), Xi'an, China, Sept. 16-20, 2009, 6 p., A. Nag and V.A. Rakov.
• "Time-synchronized high-speed video images, electric fields, and currents in rocket-and-wire triggered lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, vol. 90, Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE41A-03, C.J. Biagi, J.D. Hill, D.M. Jordan, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov.
• "On FDTD modeling of polarization of conductors in a uniform electric field", Eos Trans. AGU, vol. 90, Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE21A-0304, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning interaction with launch facilities", Eos Trans. AGU, vol. 90, Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE21A-0300, C.T. Mata and V.A. Rakov.
• "Rocket-triggered lightning observed by VHF broadband digital interferometers", Eos Trans. AGU, vol. 90, Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE21A-0298, S. Yoshida, C.J. Biagi, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.M. Jordan, J.D. Hill, T. Morimoto, T. Ushio, and Z. Kawasaki.
• "Compact Intracloud Lightning Discharges: Conceptual Mechanism, Modeling, and Electrical Parameters", Eos Trans. AGU, vol. 90, Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE32A-01, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov.
• "Intense Electromagnetic Radiation from Cloud Lightning Discharges", Proc. of X International Symposium on Lightning Protection (X SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, November 9-13, 2009, pp. 507-512 (also pp. 199-200 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, and J.A. Cramer.
• "Lightning Discharge and Fundamentals of Lightning Protection", Proc. of X International Symposium on Lightning Protection (X SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, November 9-13, 2009, pp. 3-16 (also pp. 43-44 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), V.A. Rakov.
• "Monte Carlo Modeling of Lightning Incidence to Structures" (Abstract), 4th Int. Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Montreal, Canada, July 29, 2009, 2 p., C.T. Mata and V.A. Rakov.
• "Parameters of Rocket-Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), 4th Int. Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Montreal, Canada, July 29, 2009, 2 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "A New Approach to Estimation of Effective Height of Towers on Mountain Tops for Lightning Incidence Studies: Sensitivity Analysis", Proc. of X International Symposium on Lightning Protection (X SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, November 9-13, 2009, pp. 439-443 (also pp. 175-176 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), H. Zhou, N. Theethayi, G. Diendorfer, R. Thottappillil, and V. Rakov.
• "Measurements and numerical modeling of currents in lightning protective system of a residential building", Proc. of X International Symposium on Lightning Protection (X SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, November 9-13, 2009, pp. 587-592 (also pp. 227-228 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), Maslowski, S. Wyderka, V.A. Rakov, B. DeCarlo, L. Li,, J. Bajorek, and R. Ziemba.
• "Different modes of charge transfer to ground in upward lightning observed at the Peissenberg tower", Proc. of X International Symposium on Lightning Protection (X SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, November 9-13, 2009, pp. 445-450 (also pp. 177-178 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), D. Flache, V.A. Rakov, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, and R. Thottappillil.
• "Parameters of compact intracloud discharges inferred from their electromagnetic signatures", MOCA-09, Montreal, Canada, July 19-29, 2009, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, D. Tsalikis, and J.A. Cramer.
• "The use of high-speed video records to distinguish between leader/return stroke and M-component modes of charge transfer in upward lightning", MOCA-09, Montreal, Canada, July 19-29, 2009, D. Flache, V.A. Rakov, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, and R. Thottappillil.
• "Effective Height of Towers on Mountain Tops in Lightning Incidence Studies: Sensitivity Analysis" (Abstract), 4th Int. Symp. on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, Austria, May 25-27, 2009, 1 p., H. Zhou, N. Theethayi, G. Diendorfer, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Leader/Return Stroke versus M-Component Mode of Charge Transfer to Ground in Initial-Stage Pulses of Upward Lightning" (Abstract), 4th Int. Symp. on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, Austria, May 25-27, 2009, 1 p., D. Flache, V.A. Rakov, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil.
• "Electric and Magnetic Fields Predicted by Lightning Return Stroke Electromagnetic Models", in Proc. of 20th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, January 12-16, 2009, pp. 117-120 (p. 14 in the Book of Abstracts), Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "An Improved Model for Prediction of the Dynamics of Lightning Channel Corona Sheath", in Proc. of 20th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, January 12-16, 2009, pp. 121-124 (p. 15 in the Book of Abstracts), G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, J. Cvetic, and M. Miki.
• "The Lightning Phenomenon" (Foreword), eds. R. Arora and C. Gomes, Daya Publishing House, Delhi, 2009, 2 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Review of CIGRE Report "Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Parameters Derived from Lightning Location Systems The Effects of System Performance"", Abstract, CIGRE C4 Colloquium 2009, Kushiro, Japan, June 8-9, 2009, G. Diendorfer, M. Bernardi, C. Cummins, F. De la Rosa, B. Hermoso, A.M. Hussein, T. Kawamura, F. Rachidi, V. Rakov, W. Schulz, H. Torres
• "Electromagnetic Field Pulses Radiated by Lightning Processes", Abstract, National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, Colorado, January 5-8, 2009, Paper E1-2, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, B.A. DeCarlo, and D. Tsalikis.

2008

• "The Role of Extensive Cosmic-Ray Air Showers in Lightning Initiation", EOS Trans. AGU Vol. 89, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract No.AE21A-06 Invited, J. R. Dwyer, M. A. Uman, H. K. Rassoul, 2008
• "Properties of the X-Ray Emission from Rocket-Triggered and Natural Lightning as Measured by the Thunderstorm Energetic Radiation Array", EOS Trans. AGU Vol. 89, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract No. AE11A-0283, Z. H. Saleh, J. R. Dwyer, H. K. Rassoul, J. S. Howard, J. D. Hill, C. J. Biagi, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, 2008
• "High Resolution Mapping of the Final Stepped Leader Phase from dE/dt TOA Measurements", EOS Trans. AGU Vol.89, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract No. AE21A-07 J. S. Howard, M. A. Uman, C. J. Biagi, J. E. Jerauld, J. R. Dwyer, Z. Saleh, H.K. Rassoul, 2008
• "Time-Synchronized High-speed Video, Electric and Magnetic Fields, and Currents From Triggered-Lightning, EOS Trans. AGU Vol. 89, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract No. AE11A-0289, D. M. Jordan, M. A. Uman, W. H. Beasley, C. J. Biagi, J.D. Hill, J. E. Jordan, 2008
• "Recent Lightning Experiments at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing: From Ball Lightning to Gamma Rays, EOS Transactions AGU Vol. 89, Fall Meeting Supplement, Abstract AE23B-01 Invited, M. A. Uman, 2008
• "New Experimental Data on Lightning Events Producing Intense VHF Radiation Bursts", Eos Trans. AGU, 89(53), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE11A-0292, A. Nag, V.A. Rakov, and D. Tsalikis.
• "Numerical modeling of distribution of currents in the lightning protective system of a residential house", World Automation Congress, Waikoloa, HI, USA, Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2008, pp. 1-5, L. Li and V.A. Rakov.
• "Some features of positive and bipolar cloud-to-ground lightning discharges in Florida", in Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2008, Florianopolis, Brazil, November 16-20, 2008, pp. 14-18, A. Nag, V. A. Rakov, and D. Tsalikis.
• "Lightning Electromagnetic Environment: From Continuing Current Fields to X-Rays", Keynote Speech, in Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2008, Florianopolis, Brazil, November 16-20, 2008, pp. 1-6, V. A. Rakov.
• "Evaluation of Lightning Incidence to Elements of a Complex Structure: A Monte Carlo Approach", in Proc. of the 3rd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2008, Florianopolis, Brazil, November 16-20, 2008, pp. 351-354, C. T. Mata and V. A. Rakov.
• "Development of the Long Sparks near the Junction Point and Ground", Annual Report of the Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, October 26-29, 2008, ID:7A-23, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Parameters of Engineering Interest", Lecture Notes, Lightning Protection Course, June 26-27, 2008, Uppsala, Sweden, 23 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Characterization of lightning electromagnetic fields and their modeling", Abstracts of Papers Presented at the 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEENG 2008), May 27-29, 2008, Cairo, Egypt, p. 231, V.A. Rakov.
• "Testing of Lightning Protective System of a Residential Structure: Comparison of Data Obtained in Rocket-Trigerred Lightning and Current Surge Generator Experiments", Proc. of Int. Conf. on High Voltage Engineering and Application, Chongqing, China, November 9-12, 2008, G. Maslowski, V.A. Rakov, S. Wyderka, J. Bajorek, B.A. DeCarlo, J. Jerauld, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, W. Krata.
• "Kinematical characteristics of the long spark in stages of final jump and return stroke", Proc. of XVII Int. Conf. on Gas Discharges and Their Applications, Cardiff, United Kingdom, September 7-12, 2008, pp. 529-532, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Electromagnetic Fields in the Immediate Vicinity of a Tall Tower" (Invited Paper), Proc. of XXIX General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science, August 7-16, 2008, Chicago, Illinois, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "Characteristics of Preliminary Breakdown Pulse Trains in Negative Cloud-to-Ground Discharges", EUROEM 2008, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 21-25, 2008, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov.
• "Positive and Bipolar Lightning in Florida", EUROEM 2008, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 21-25, 2008, A. Nag, D. Tsalikis, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Evaluation of lightning return stroke electromagnetic models", Proc. of 29th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23-26, 2008, Paper 1a-1, 8 p. (p. 7 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "LLS-estimated versus directly measured currents based on data from tower-initiated and rocket-triggered lightning", Proc. of 29th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23-26, 2008, Paper 2-1, 9 p. (p. 43 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), G. Diendorfer, K. Cummins, V.A. Rakov, A.M. Hussein, F. Heidler, M. Mair, A. Nag, H. Pichler, W. Schulz, J. Jerauld, and W. Janischewskyj.
• "Bonding versus isolating approaches in lightning protection practice", Proc. of 29th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23-26, 2008, Paper 10-5, 11 p. (p. 209 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), V.A. Rakov.
• "NLDN responses to rocket-triggered lightning at Camp Blanding, Florida, in 2004, 2005, and 2007", Proc. of 29th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23-26, 2008, Paper 2-5, 8 p. (p. 47 in the Book of Extended Abstracts), A. Nag, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, B.A. DeCarlo, J. Howard, K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer.
• "Electromagnetic Models of Lightning" (Invited Paper), Proc. of 19th Int. Symp. on EMC, Singapore, May 19-22, 2008, pp. 243-246, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "An Experimental Study of Electric Field Pulses Produced by Cloud and Ground Lightning Discharges" (Invited Paper), Proc. of 19th Int. Symp. on EMC, Singapore, May 19-22, 2008, pp. 235-238, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov.

2007

• "The velocity of the long spark development in stages of final jump and return stroke", Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity (ICOLSE), Paris, France, August 28-31, 2007, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, V.A. Rakov, and V.B. Lebedev.
• "Does Wilson's cloud chamber provide clues on lightning initiation in thunderclouds?", Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), 2007 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE31A-0021, V. Cooray and V. Rakov.
• "Measurements of Wideband Electric Fields and Their Derivatives in Conjunction with HF and VHF Radiation Produced by Lightning Discharges", Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), 2007 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE44A-09, A. Nag, D. Tsalikis, and V.A. Rakov.
• "X-ray production in laboratory sparks in air", Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), 2007 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE31A-0046, M. Rahman, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning strikes to tall towers: Currents inferred from electromagnetic fields versus directly measured currents", Proc. of IX International Symposium on Lightning Protection (IX SIPDA), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, November 26-30, 2007, pp. 511-516, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "A 'hybrid current source' lightning return stroke model", Proc. of IX International Symposium on Lightning Protection (IX SIPDA), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, November 26-30, 2007, pp. 13-20, V. Cooray and V. Rakov.
• "Lightning Phenomenology and Parameters Important for Lightning Protection", Proc. of IX International Symposium on Lightning Protection (IX SIPDA), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, November 26-30, 2007, pp. 541-564, V.A. Rakov.
• "Characterization of Electric Field Pulses Produced by Cloud and Ground Lightning Discharges", Proc. 4th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, October 23-25, 2007, Qingdao, China, A. Nag, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Initial experience with recording rocket-triggered and natural lightning in Florida using Russian-made image converter cameras with image intensification", Proc. of 6th Russian Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, October 1-7, 2007, pp. 150-152, B.N. Gorin, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, R.C. Olsen, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Duality of lumped- and distributed-source lightning return-stroke models", Proc. of XVII EMD'2007, Bialystok, Poland, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov.
• "Characterization of close negative first return stroke electric fields and field derivatives", Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity (ICOLSE), Paris, France, August 28-31, 2007, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields", Workshop and Tutorial Notes, 2007 IEEE Int. Symp. on EMC, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 8-13, 2007, pp. 349-358, V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Currents for Engineering Applications", Workshop and Tutorial Notes, 2007 IEEE Int. Symp. on EMC, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 8-13, 2007, pp. 337-348, G. Diendorfer, V.A. Rakov, A. Borghetti, C.A. Nucci, and M. Paolone.
• "Test of Russian K004M image converter camera when recording natural lightning in Florida", Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6279, paper 62792D, 10 p., 2007, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R.C. Olsen.
• "Test of Russian K004M and K008 image converter cameras when recording triggered lightning in Florida", Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6279, paper 62790D, 11 p., 2007, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R.C. Olsen.
• "High-speed optical studies of the long sparks in very transient stages", Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 6279, paper 62795D, 9 p., 2007, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, V.A. Rakov, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.S. Syssoev, and M.A. Karpov.
• "On the NOx production in lightning flashes", European COST Action P18, Second Int. Symp. on Lightning and Effects, Vienna, Austria, April 19-20, 2007, V. Cooray, M. Rahman, and V. Rakov.
• "Review of Equivalent Methods for Computing Electromagnetic Fields from Extending Lightning Discharge", European COST Action P18, Second Int. Symp. on Lightning and Effects, Vienna, Austria, April 19-20, 2007, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov.
• "On the Effective Height of Towers on Mountaintop from the Perspective of Lightning Attachment", European COST Action P18, Second Int. Symp. on Lightning and Effects, Vienna, Austria, April 19-20, 2007, N. Theethayi, M. Becerra, R. Thottappillil, G. Diendorfer, V. Cooray, F. Heidler, and V. Rakov.
• "Equivalent Approaches for Computing Electromagnetic Fields from an Extending Lightning Discharge" (Abstract), PIERS 2007, Beijing, China, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
• "Ratio of First to Subsequent Return Stroke Electric Field Peaks for Negative Cloud-to-Ground Lightning", in Proc. of the Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (IX SIPDA), Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, Nov. 26-30, 2007, pp. 133-138, A. Nag and V.A. Rakov.
• "Responses of Airport Runway Lighting System to Direct Lightning Strikes: A Modelling Attempt", in Proc. of the Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (IX SIPDA), Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, Nov. 26-30, 2007, pp. 204-207, N. Theethayi, V.A. Rakov, and R. Thottappillil.
• Electric fields at the top of tall building associated with nearby lightning return strokes", in Proc. of the 18th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Munich, Germany, September 24-28, 2007, pp. 179-182, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "A new formulation for lightning return-stroke models of engineering type", in Proc. of the 18th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Munich, Germany, September 24-28, 2007, pp. 175-178, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning-induced currents in a buried loop conductor and a grounded vertical conductor", in Proc. of the 18th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Munich, Germany, September 24-28, 2007, pp. 171-174, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, J. Howard, B.D. Hanley, K.J. Rambo, and B. DeCarlo.
• "On the NOx production in lightning flashes", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, pp. 476-479, V. Cooray, M. Rahman, and V. Rakov.
• "A new lightning return stroke model based on the transmission line theory including corona effects", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, V. Cooray, and V. Rakov.
• "Effects of lightning M-components in the middle atmosphere", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, pp. 781-784, S.A. Yashunin, E.A. Mareev, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Analysis of microsecond- and submicrosecond-scale electric field pulses produced by cloud and ground lightning discharges", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, pp. 378-381, A. Nag, B. DeCarlo, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning discharges producing pulse trains indicative of preliminary breakdown in cloud-to-ground lightning but not followed by return strokes", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, pp. 447-450, A. Nag, and V.A. Rakov.
• "The slow front and fast transition in close electric and magnetic field and field-derivative waveforms produced by first strokes of natural lightning", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, pp. 517-520, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Test of the image converter camera complex for research of discharges in long air gaps and lightning", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Beijing, China, August 13-17, 2007, pp. 509-512, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, V.S. Syssoev, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Effects of tall building on lightning electromagnetic fields", 5th Int. Workshop on High Voltage Engineering (IWHV), Shizuoka, Japan, February 1-2, 2007, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "A study of current waves propagating along vertical conductors and their associated electromagnetic fields", in Proc. of the 7th Int. Conf. on Power Systems Transients (IPST), Lyon, France, June 4-7, 2007, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.

2006

• "Test of Russian K004M image converter camera when recording natural lightning in Florida", Abstract, 27th Int. Congress on High-Speed Photography and Photonics (ICHPP), Xi'an, China, September 17-22, 2006, paper 036, pp. 76-77, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R.C. Olsen.
• "Test of Russian K004M and K008 image converter cameras when recording triggered lightning in Florida", Abstract, 27th Int. Congress on High-Speed Photography and Photonics (ICHPP), Xi'an, China, September 17-22, 2006, paper 035, pp. 75-76, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and R.C. Olsen.
• "Pulse width analysis of x-ray bursts occurring in natural and triggered lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), 2006 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE44A-05, Z. Saleh, J. Dwyer, L. Coleman, H. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Howard, and J. Jerauld.
• "Dart-stepped leaders observed in rocket-triggered lightning at Camp Blanding, Florida, in 2003-2005", Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), 2006 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE44A-02, R.C. Olsen III, D.M. Jordan, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo.
• "Preliminary breakdown pulses characteristic of negative cloud-to-ground lightning that are not followed by a return stroke pulse", Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), 2006 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE21A-0989, A. Nag, and V.A. Rakov
• "A natural downward cloud-to-ground lightning flash having two positive strokes followed by three or more negative strokes", Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), 2006 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE44A-04, J.E. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Direct measurements of NOx produced by lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, 87(52), 2006 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE53A-0289, M. Rahman, V. Cooray, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, P. Liyanage, B.A. DeCarlo, J. Jerauld, and R.C. Olsen III.
• "High-speed optical studies of the long sparks in very transient stages", Abstract, 27th Int. Congress on High-Speed Photography and Photonics (ICHPP), Xi'an, China, September 17-22, 2006, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, V.A. Rakov, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, V.S. Syssoev, and M.A. Karpov.
• "Expressions for far fields at high altitudes from lightning return stroke", in Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2006, Maceio, Brazil, November 26-29, 2006, R. Thottappillil, and V.A. Rakov.
• "High-speed optical studies of upward leader and return stroke of the long sparks", in Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2006, Maceio, Brazil, November 26-29, 2006, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Electromagnetic radiation from long sparks", in Proc. of the 2nd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) and GROUND' 2006, Maceio, Brazil, November 26-29, 2006, V.N. Ponomarev, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning: Phenomenology and Parameters Important for EMC", in Proc. of the Fourth Asia-Pacific Conference on Environmental Electromagnetics (CEEM 2006), Dalian, China, August 1-4, 2006, vol. 1, pp. 283-288, V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Discharges and Insulation Coordination", Short Course, 2006 Brazilian Symposium on Electric Networks (SBSE 2006), Campina Grande, Paraiba, Brazil, July 17-19, 2006, V.A. Rakov and J. Pissolato Filho.
• "NLDN Responses to Lightning Initiated Using the Rocket-and-Wire Technique", 2006 ILDC/ILMC, Tucson, Arizona, April 24-27, 2006, 1 p., V.A. Rakov and J.E. Jerauld.
• "Far fields at an elevation from lightning return stroke" (Abstract), First Int. Symp. on Lightning Physics and Effects, COST P18, Vienna, April 3-4, 2006, p. 21, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning", About Plasmas, eds. P. Rivenberg and G. Rogoff, Coalition for Plasma Science, 2006, 2 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields", 17th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Singapore, February 27-March 3, 2006, Workshop Notes, pp. 20-28, V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Currents for Engineering Applications", 17th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Singapore, February 27-March 3, 2006, Workshop Notes, pp. 1-19, A. Borghetti, G. Diendorfer, and V. Rakov.
• "Lightning-Induced Currents in Buried Coaxial Cables", AMEREM 2006, Albuquerque, July 9-14, 2006, M. Paolone, E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, and J. Schoene.
• "A current generation type return stroke model that predicts the return stroke velocity", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 351-356, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
• "On the need to include ground reflections in lightning return stroke models of current generation type", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 181-186, V. Cooray, and V.A. Rakov.
• On the electric field at the tip of dart leaders in lightning flashes", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 339-344, V. Cooray, M. Becerra, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Characterization of current pulses superimposed on the continuous current in upward lightning initiated from tall objects and in rocket-triggered lightning", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 83-88, M. Miki, T. Shindo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang.
• "Common features of return stroke optical traveling waves and their interpretations", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 257-260, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, N. Takagi, and T. Watanabe.
• "Effect of traveling-waves of current on the electromagnetic response of a tall Franklin rod considering various lightning return stroke models", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 273-278, E.P. Krider, S. Guerrieri, F. Napolitano, C.A. Nucci, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, and V.A. Rakov.
• "New insights into dynamics and properties of the lightning-channel corona sheath", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 175-180, G. Maslowski and V.A. Rakov.
• "Triggered-Lightning Testing of the Protective System of a Residential Building: 2004 and 2005 Results", in Proc. 28th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Kanazawa, Japan, September 18-22, 2006, pp. 628-633, B.A. DeCarlo, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, V. Kodali, D.M. Jordan, G. Maxwell, S. Humeniuk, and M. Morgan.
• "Initiation of Lightning in Thunderclouds", in Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics, A.M. Sergeev, ed., Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5975, 2006, pp. 362-373, V.A. Rakov
• "Transmission Line Model of Lightning Return Strokes Generalized to Include a Tall Grounded Strike Object and an Upward Connecting Leader", in Proc. of the 17th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Singapore, February 27-March 3, 2006, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "The U.S. National Lightning Detection Network: Post-upgrade status" in Proc. of the 2nd Conference on Meteorological Applications of Lightning, Atlanta, Georgia (part of the 2006 AMS Annual Meeting), January 29-February 2, 2006, K.L. Cummins, J.A. Cramer, C.J. Biagi, E.P. Krider, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Protection: History and Modern Approaches" in Proc. of the 2nd Conference on Meteorological Applications of Lightning, Atlanta, Georgia (part of the 2006 AMS Annual Meeting), January 29-February 2, 2006, Invited Paper, V.A. Rakov.

2005

• "Evaluation of the performance characteristics of lightning locating systems using rocket-triggered lightning", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VIII SIPDA), Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 21-25, 2005, 697-715, V.A. Rakov.
• "X-ray observations of natural and rocket-triggered lightning by the Thunderstorm Energetic Radiation Array (TERA)", Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), 2005 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE12A-07, J. Howard, J.R. Dwyer, J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, Z. Saleh, H.K. Rassoul, V.A. Rakov, M. Al-Dayeh, E. Caraway, L. Coleman, D. Concha, and D.M. Jordan.
• "Lightning Initiation Mechanisms: A Review and New Data on Submicrosecond "Lightning Initiation Pulses"", Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), 2005 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE32A-06 INVITED, V.A. Rakov and B.A. DeCarlo.
• "Influence of the Presence of a Tall Grounded Strike Object on Lightning Electromagnetic Fields", The Science and Engineering Review of Doshisha University, vol. 46, No. 3, October 2005, pp. 151-156, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), 13th ICEE 2005, Zanjan, May 10-12, 2005, p. 19, V.A. Rakov.
• "Initiation of Lightning in Thunderclouds", in Proc. of Int. Symp. "Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics (NWP-2005), Plenary Talks and Workshops", St. Petersburg - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, August 2-9, 2005, pp. 16-17, V.A. Rakov
• "X-ray emission from thunderstorms and lightning", in Proc. of Int. Symp. "Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics (NWP-2005), Nonlinear Phenomena in Environmental Research, St. Petersburg - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, August 2-9, 2005, pp. 28-29, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, and J. Jerauld.
• "On calculating lightning-induced overvoltages in the presence of a tall strike object", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VIII SIPDA), Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 21-25, 2005, pp. 11-16, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "Recent developments in time-domain antenna theory modeling of lightning return strokes" (Abstract), XXVIIth General Assembly of URSI, New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, S. Bonyadi, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Calculation of lightning electromagnetic fields: A review" (Abstract), XXVIIth General Assembly of URSI, New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
• "Influence of the presence of a tall strike object on lightning electromagnetic fields" (Abstract), XXVIIth General Assembly of URSI, New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov.
• "Incorporation of distributed capacitive loads in the antenna theory model of lightning return stroke", in Book of Abstracts of the 16th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2005, p. 6, S. Bonyadi-ram, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov.

2004

• "Incorporation of distributed capacitive loads in the antenna theory model of lightning return stroke", in Proc. of the 16th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2005, pp. 213-218, S. Bonyadi-ram, R. Moini, S.H.H. Sadeghi, and V.A. Rakov. 2004
• "Features of Application of Image Converter Cameras for Research on Lightning and Discharges in Long Air Gaps", In Proc. of the 26th Int. Congr. on High-Speed Photography and Photonics, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, Sept. 19-24, 2004, vol. 5580, pp. 887-897, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, B.N. Gorin, Y.V. Shcherbakov, V.S. Syssoev, V.A. Rakov.
• "Performance Validation of the 2002-2003 Upgrade of the U.S. National Lightning Detection Network", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE33A-0178, C.J.Biagi, J. Jerauld, J.A. Cramer, K.L. Cummins, E.P. Krider, K.E. Kehoe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman
• "X-ray emission from natural and triggered lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE41A-03 INVITED, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and J. Jerauld
• "Runaway breakdown and thunderstorm and lightning electric fields", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE23A-0846, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al-Dayeh, L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and J. Jerauld
• "Leader/Return-Stroke-Like Processes in the Initial Stage of Rocket-Triggered Lightning", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), 2004 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract AE41A-05, R.C. Olsen, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and K.J. Rambo
• "Lightning Discharge, Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 54-56, V.A. Rakov
• "The relationship between the leader charge and the return stroke current - Berger's data revisited", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 145-150, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, and N. Theethayi
• "On the constraints imposed by the close electric field signature on the equivalent corona current in lightning return stroke models", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 116-121, V. Cooray, V. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, F. Rachidi, and R. Montano
• "Testing of the LIOV-EMTP96 code for computing lightning-induced currents on real distribution lines: Triggered-lightning experiments", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 286-290, M. Paolone, J. Schoene, M. Uman, V. Rakov, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, C.A. Nucci, A. Borghetti, F. Rachidi, E. Petrache
• "Experimental analysis of lightning-induced currents in buried cables", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 280-285, E. Petrache, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Jerauld, M. Nyffeler, B. Reusser, A. Cordier, and T. Verhaege
• "Return Stroke Current Profiles and Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Lightning Strikes to Tall Towers: Comparison of Engineering Models", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 128-133, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, V. Rakov, C.A. Nucci, and J.L. Bermudez
• "Analytical Representation of Lightning Current Waveforms Using Genetic Algorithms", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 157-162, J.L. Bermudez, C.A. Pena, F. Rachidi, F. Heidler, and V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning Return-Stroke Speed: A Review of Experimental Data", in Proc. of the 27th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Avignon, France, September 13-16, 2004, pp. 139-144, V.A. Rakov
• "Lightning flashes transporting both negative and positive charges to ground", in Proc. of the 6th International Workshop on Physics of Lightning, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, France, May 3-9, 2004, 3 p., V.A. Rakov
• "What We Need to Know About Lightning and How Rocket-Triggered Lightning Experiments Can Help" in Proc. of the 18th International Lightning Detection Conference, Helsinki, Finland, June 7-9, 2004, V.A. Rakov
• "An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the NLDN using triggered lightning", in Proc. of the 18th International Lightning Detection Conference, Helsinki, Finland, June 7-9, 2004, J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, K.L. Cummins, and J.A. Cramer
• "Exact expressions in the time domain for electric and magnetic fields from an extending lightning discharge in terms of the charge density", Progress in Electromagnetic Research Symposium, Pisa, Italy, March 28-31, 2004, pp. 137-140, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman

2003

• ""Measurement of lightning-induced currents in an experimental coaxial buried cable", IEEE PES General Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 2003, pp. 262-267, E. Petrache, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, V. Rakov, M. Uman, D. Jordan, K. Rambo, J. Schoene, A. Cordier, and T. Verhaege
• "New x-ray observations of triggered lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F210, M. Al Dayeh, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, E.L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
• "New instruments for measuring x-rays from rocket-triggered lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F193, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M. Al Dayeh, E.L. Caraway, B. Wright, A. Chrest, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, J. Jerauld, and C. Smyth
• "Attenuation of Current Wave Propagating Along a Perfectly Conducting Wire: Application to Lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F194, Y. Baba and V.A. Rakov
• "Results of Rocket-Triggered Lightning Studies at Camp Blanding, Florida: An Update", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 84, No. 46, 2003, F209, V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman
• "Engineering Models of the Lightning Return Stroke", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VII SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, Nov. 17-21, 2003, pp. 511-530, V.A. Rakov
• "Recent Triggered-Lightning Experiments at the ICLRT at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VII SIPDA), Curitiba, Brazil, Nov. 17-21, 2003, pp. 144-150, V.A. Rakov, C.T. Mata, A.G. Mata, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo
• "High-Speed Optical Studies of Long Spark (Istra, Russia) and Triggered Lightning (Camp Blanding, Florida): Novel Devices and Initial Results", in Proc. Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Blackpool, United Kingdom, Sept. 16-19, 2003, Paper I03-9 PMY, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, V.S. Syssoev, V.B. Lebedev, B.N. Gorin, and V.A. Rakov
• "Dynamics of Streamer Zones of the Positive Leader in a Long Air Gap", in Proc. Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Blackpool, United Kingdom, Sept. 16-19, 2003, Paper I03-58 PMY, V.S. Syssoev, Yu.V. Shcherbakov, B.N. Gorin, V.B. Lebedev, and V.A. Rakov
• "Multiple-Station Measurements of Electric and Magnetic Fields Due to Natural Lightning", in Proc. Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Blackpool, United Kingdom, Sept. 16-19, 2003, Paper I03-32 LDN, 14 p., J. Jerauld, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.E. Crawford, B.A. DeCarlo, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Development and Testing of Image Converter Cameras with Enhanced Brightness for Studying Lightning and Long Sparks", in Proc. of 5th Russian Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Vladimir, Russia, 2003, vol. 1, pp. 263-269, B.N. Gorin, M.A. Karpov, V.B. Lebedev, G.G. Feldman, V.S. Syssoev, Yu. V. Shcherbakov, and V.A. Rakov
• "A Review of Ten Years of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of Int. Symp. "Topical Problems of Nonlinear Wave Physics (NWP-2003), Nonlinear Phenomena in Environmental Research, Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow, Russia, Sept. 6-12, 2003, pp. 295-296, V.A. Rakov
• ""Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at the ICLRT at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of 5th IEEE Power Tech Conference, Bologna, Italy, 2003, Paper 381, 8 p., V.A. Rakov, C.T. Mata, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, and A.G. Mata
• "A Review of Ten Years of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity,Versailles, France, 523-526 (2003), V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo
• "Lightning Properties Inferred from Measurements of Very Close Electric Fields", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 475-478 (2003), V. Kodali, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, J. Schoene, D.E. Crawford
• "Comparison of Electromagnetic Models of Lightning Return Strokes using Current and Voltage Sources", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 593-596 (2003), L. Grcev, F. Rachidi, V. Rakov
• "Characterizaton of pulses superimposed on the initial continuous current of upward lightning", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 479-482 (2003), M. Miki, T. Shindo, A. Wada, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, D. Wang
• "A comparison of channel-base currents and optical signals for rocket-triggered lightning strokes", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 557-560 (2003), D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton
• "Multiple-station close electric and magnetic field and field derivative measurements from natural lightning", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 609-612 (2003), J. Jerauld, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, D.M. Jordan, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Triggered Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields at 15 and 30 m with Implications for Return Stroke Modeling", in Proc. of 12th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Versailles, France, 531-534 (2003), J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments at the ICLRT at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. 2nd Int. Seminar on Lightning Physics and Protection in the South of Brazil, Porto Alegre, Brazil, May 9-10, 2003, V.A. Rakov
• "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment: Triggered-Lightning Experiments", in Proc. of the 15th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2003, pp. 545-550, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D.E. Crawford, J. Schoene, J. Jerauld, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, B.A. DeCarlo, and M. Miki
• "Comparison of Lightning Return Stroke Electric Fields Predicted by the Transmission Line and Antenna Theory Models", in Proc. of the 15th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 2003, pp. 551-556, B. Kordi, R. Moini, and V.A. Rakov.

2002

• "High-Speed Optical Studies of Long Spark (Istra, Russia) and Triggered Lightning (Camp Blanding, Florida): Initial Results", In Proc. of the Int. Congr. on High Speed Photography and Photonics, France, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2002, Y. V. Shcherbakov, V.B. Lebedev, V.A. Rakov, G.G. Feldman, D.I. Sukharevskij, B.N. Gorin, V.S. Syssoev, M.A. Karpov, and A.V. Senik
• "Lightning Electric Field Intensity at Lower-Ionospheric Altitudes: Inferences for the Production of Elves", Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, Vol. 83, No. 47, Nov. 19, 2002, p. FL39, V. A. Rakov and W. G. Tuni
• "Test of the Transmission Line Model and the Traveling Current Source Model with Triggered Lightning Return Strokes at Very Close Range", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 83, No. 47, Nov. 19, 2002, F101, J. Schoene, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer
• "Observations of Energetic Radiation From Triggered Lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, 2002, p. F172, J.R. Dwyer, M. Al-Dayeh, H.K. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jarauld, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, L. Caraway, V. Corbin, B. Wright
• "A New Instrument for Measuring Energetic Radiation From Triggered Lightning", Eos Trans. Suppl. AGU, Vol. 83, No. 47, Nov. 19, 2002, F100, M. Al-Dayeh, J.R. Dwyer, H.K. Rassoul, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Jerauld, D.M. Jordan, K.J. Rambo, L. Caraway, V. Corbin, B. Wright
• "Lightning Return Stroke Modeling: Recent Developments", in Proc. of the 3rd Brazilian Workshop on Atmospheric Electricity / International Conference on Grounding and Earthing, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 4-7, 2002, pp. 85-96, V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning and Tall Structures", in Proc. of the International Lightning Detection Conference, Tucson, Arizona, October 16-18, 2002, 7 p. V.A. Rakov.
• "Statistical Characteristics of Lightning Discharges", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS), Naples, Italy, September 22-26, 2002, pp. 677-682, V.A. Rakov.
• "Characteristics of Distant Lightning Electric Fields", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS), Naples, Italy, September 22-26, 2002, pp. 703-707, A. Pavlick, D.E. Crawford, and V.A. Rakov.
• ""Measurement of the Division of Lightning Return Stroke Current Among the Multiple Arresters and Grounds of a Power Distribution Line" (Abstract), IEEE Power Engineering Review, September 2002, pp. 60-61, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, P. Diaz, R. Rey, and M.A. Uman.
• ""Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building: Triggered-Lightning Experiments" (Abstract), IEEE Power Engineering Society Meeting, July 21-25, 2002, Chicago, Illinois, Vol. 1, p. 367, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I., Fernandez, C.T. Mata, K.T. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.R. Sutil.
• "Characterization of the Initial Stage of Upward-Initiated Lightning", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 14-19, M. Miki, T. Shindo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, G. Diendorfer, M. Mair, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, and D. Wang.
• "EMTP Modeling of Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 631-636, R.R. Sutil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Division of Lightning Current and Charge Among Multiple Arresters and Grounds of a Power Distribution Line", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 585-590, C.T. Mata, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Lightning Discharge, Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 26th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002, pp. 35-36, O. Farish and V. Rakov.
• ""Direct Lightning Strikes to the Lightning Protective System of a Residential Building: Triggered-Lightning Experiments" (Abstract), IEEE Power Engineering Review, February 2002, p. 63, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I., Fernandez, C.T. Mata, K.T. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, and R.R. Sutil.
   

2001

• "Lightning Parameters Important for Lightning Protection", in Proc. of the VI Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (VI SIPDA), Santos, Brazil, November 19-23, 2001, pp. 393-412, V.A. Rakov.
• "Characterization of the Initial Stage of Object-Initiated and Rocket-Triggered Lightning", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 82, No. 47, Nov. 20, 2001, p. F148, V.A. Rakov, M. Miki, T. Shindo, G. Diendorfer, M.Maier, F. Heidler, W. Zischank, R. Thottappillil, D. Wang, M. Uman, K. Rambo, and G. Schnetzer.
• "An Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of the NLDN Using Triggered Lightning", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 82, No. 47, Nov. 20, 2001, p. F142, J.A. Cramer, M.J. Murphy, D. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, and K.L. Cummins.
• "Lightning Peak Current Distributions from Measurements on Tall Objects", in Proc. of the 2nd Int. Symp. on Winter Lightning in Hokuriku, paper PD-2, 2 p., Toyama, Japan, September 17-18, 2001, V.A. Rakov.
• "Electric Fields Near Lightning Channels Measured Using Pockels Sensors", in Proc. of the 5th Int. Workshop on Physics of Lightning, Nagoya, Japan, September 10-13, 2001, pp. 47-48, M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, M.A. Uman.
• "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment for Aircraft Testing", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, paper 2880, 8 p., M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Surges Superimposed on Continuing Currents in Lightning Discharges", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, paper 2895, 6 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Small Shelters and Safety from Lightning", in Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, paper 2896, 3 p., R. Kithil and V. Rakov.
• "Close Lightning Electromagnetic Environment for Aircraft Testing", (Abstract), Aerospace Congress and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, p. 86, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J. Schoene, K.J. Rambo, J. Jerauld, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Surges Superimposed on Continuing Currents in Lightning Discharges", (Abstract), Aerospace Congress and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, p. 101, V.A. Rakov.
• "Small Shelters and Safety from Lightning", (Abstract), Aerospace Congress and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, September 10-14, 2001, p. 102, R. Kithil and V. Rakov.
• "Transient Response of a Tall Object to Lightning", in Proc. of the 2001 Int. Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Toronto, Canada, August 2001, V.A. Rakov.
• ""On the Computation of Electric Fields from a Lightning Discharge in Time Domain", in Proc. of the 2001 IEEE EMC Int. Symp., Montreal, Canada, August 13-17, 2001, pp. 1030-1035, R. Thottappillil and V.A. Rakov.
• ""Characterization of Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Their Modeling", in Proc. of the 14th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Supplement, Zurich, Switzerland, February 20-22, 2001, pp. 3-16, V.A. Rakov.

2000

• "Triggered-Lightning Experiments Conducted in 2000 at Camp Blanding, Florida", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 81, No. 48, Nov. 28, 2000, p. F90, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, and M. Miki.
• "Measuring Electric Fields Near the Lightning Channel Using Pockels Sensors", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 81, No. 48, Nov. 28, 2000, p. F49, M. Miki, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Lightning Protection of Structures and Personal Safety" , 2000 Int. Lightning Detection Conf., Tucson, Arizona, November 7-8, 2000, 10 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Discharge, Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 41-43, V. Rakov.
• "Lightning Properties from Triggered-Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida (1997-1999)", in Proc. of the ", Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 54-59, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D. Wang, K.J. Rambo, D.E. Crawford, and G.H.Schnetzer. 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection
• "Triggered Lightning Testing of an Airport Runway Lighting System", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection , Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 825-830, M. Bejleri, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, C.T. Mata, and M.I. Fernandez.
• "Positive and Bipolar Lightning Discharges: A Review", in Proc. of the 25th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection , Rhodes, Greece, September 18-22, 2000, pp. 103-108, V.A. Rakov.
• "Active Rods in Lightning Protection" (in Polish), in Proc. of Conf. on Power Networks (SIECI'2000), Wroclaw, 2000, K.L. Chrzan, V. Rakov, and M. Labunski.
• "Lightning Protection of Distribution Lines Using Metal Oxide Surge Arresters" (in Polish), in Proc. of Conf. on Outdoor High-Voltage Insulation (NIWE'2000), Bielsko-Biala, Poland, 2000, K.L. Chrzan, and V. Rakov.

1999

• "Some Results from Recent Experiments at the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing at Camp Blanding, Florida", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 80, No. 46, Nov. 16, 1999, p. F203, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, D. Wang, K.J. Rambo, D.E. Crawford, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
• Uman, M.A."How Valid are the Estimates of Global NO Production by Atmospheric Electrical Discharges", (Abstract), Eos Trans. Suppl., AGU, vol. 80, No. 46, p. F194, Nov. 16, 1999.
• ""Transient Currents and Voltages in a Power Distribution System due to Natural Lightning", in Proc. of the 1999 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 11-17, 1999, paper TD 319, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Rocket-Triggered Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida ", in Proc. of the 1999 Int. Conf. on Lightning and Static Electricity, Toulouse, France, June 22-24, 1999, pp. 469-481, V.A. Rakov.
• "Rocket-Triggered Lightning Experiments at Camp Blanding, Florida", in Proc. of the V Int. Symp. on Lightning Protection (SIPDA V), Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 17-21, 1999, pp. 373-394, V.A. Rakov.
• "Multiple-Station Measurements of Triggered-Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields", in Proc. of the 11th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity , Guntersville, Alabama, June 7-11, 1999, pp. 154-157, D.E. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, K.J. Rambo, and M.V. Stapleton.
• "Propagation Characteristics of Return Strokes and M-Components in Florida Rocket-Triggered Lightning", in Proc. of the 11th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity , Guntersville, Alabama, June 7-11, 1999, pp. 99-102, D. Wang, T. Ito, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Lightning Electric and Magnetic Fields", in Proc. of the 13th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 16-18, 1999, pp. 561-566, V.A. Rakov.

1998

• "Comparison of Positive and Negative Lightning", 1998 Int. Lightning Detection Conf., Tucson, Arizona, November 17-18, 1998, 19 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Characteristics of Natural and Triggered Lightning", 1998 Int. Lightning Detection Conf., Tucson, Arizona, 13 p., Uman, M.A., November 17-18, 1998.
• "Lightning and Its Impact on Power Systems", CIGRE Int. Conf. on Insulation Coordination for Electricity Development in Central European Countries, Zagreb, Croatia, September 9-12, 1998, Paper P.34, 44 p., F. de la Rosa, C.A. Nucci, and V.A. Rakov.
• "A Comparison of Channel-Base Currents and Optical Signals for Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes", in Proc. of the 53rd Japanese Atmospheric Electricity Conference, Gifu, Japan, July 16-17, 1998, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
• "Some Optical Characteristics of Branches in Natural-Lightning First Strokes", in Proc. of the 53rd Japanese Atmospheric Electricity Conference, Gifu, Japan, July 16-17, 1998, D. Wang, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, D. Crawford, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "The Lightning Discharge", Moderator's Reports of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, 2 p., V.A. Rakov.
• "Transient Currents and Voltages in a Power Distribution System Due to Natural Lightning," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 622-629, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Review of Triggered-Lightning Experiments Performed on a Power Distribution System at Camp Blanding, Florida, During 1996 and 1997," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 29-35, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, M.V. Stapleton, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Attachment Process in Rocket-Triggered Lightning Strokes," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 377-382, D. Wang, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, N. Takagi, T. Watanabe, D. Crawford, K.J. Rambo, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, and Z.-I Kawasaki.
• "The Magnetic Field Environment of Nearby Lightning," in Proc. of the 24th Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, United Kingdom, September 14-18, 1998, pp. 346-349, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.

1997

• "Characteristics of the Current Pulses in the ICC Stage of Rocket Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 18, p. F77, 1997, D. Wang, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
• "1997 Multiple-Station Lightning Field Measurements at ICLRT, Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 18, p. F81, 1997, D.E. Crawford, G.H. Schnetzer, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, and M.V. Stapleton.
• "An Antenna Theory Model for the Lightning Return Stroke", in Proc. of the 12th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 18-20, 1997, pp. 149-152, R. Moini, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and B. Kordi.
• "Comments on the Significance of Retardation Effects in Calculating the Radiated Electromagnetic Fields from an Extending Discharge", in Proc. of the 12th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 18-20, 1997, pp. 71-76, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Electromagnetic Fields: Modeling and Measurements", in Proc. of the 12th Int. Zurich Symp. on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February 18-20, 1997, pp. 59-64, V.A. Rakov.

1996

• "Characterization of Currents and Electric and Magnetic Fields from Triggered Lightning Experiments of 1995 at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), 60th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, Melbourne, Florida, March 29-30, 1996, vol. 59, pp. 27-28, M.I. Fernandez, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Initial Processes in Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 12, p. F86, 1996, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, M.I. Fernandez, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P.P. Barker, G.H. Schnetzer, and R.J. Fisher.
• "1996 Lightning Experiments at ICLRT, Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 12, p. F86, 1996, M.I. Fernandez, K.J. Rambo, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, G.H. Schnetzer, R.J. Fisher, D.M. Jordan, M. Darveniza, R. Moini, C.D. Weidman, G. Diendorfer, and M. Mair.
• "On Use of the So-Called F Factor in Calculating the Electromagnetic Fields Radiated by an Extending Lightning Discharge" (Abstract), 25th General Assembly of URSI, Lille, France, August 28 - September 5, 1996, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.
• "Lightning Occurrence and Mapping. Moderator's Report", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 141-142, A.E. Pedersen and V.A. Rakov.
• "Observed Electromagnetic Environment Close to the Lightning Channel", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 30-35, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, M.I. Fernandez, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, S. Guerrieri, and C.A. Nucci.
• "Triggered-Lightning Facility for Studying Lightning Effects on Power Systems", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 73-78, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, R. Bernstein, and C. Golden.
• "Time Domain Expressions for Remote Electric and Magnetic Fields in Terms of the Charge Distribution Along the Lightning Channel", in Proc. of the 23rd Int. Conf. on Lightning Protection, Florence, Italy, September 23-27, 1996, pp. 291-296, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, and M.A. Uman.
• "Modeling of Lightning Processes as Sources of Electromagnetic Fields" (Abstract), in Proc. of the Int. Symp. on Winter Lightning in Hokuriku, Kanazawa, Japan, June 17-18, 1996, pp. 15-16, V.A. Rakov.
• "New Insights into Lightning Processes Gained from Triggered-Lightning Experiments in Florida and Alabama", in Proc. of the 10th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, Japan, June 10- 14, 1996, pp. 672-675, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P. Lalande, A. Bonamy, P. Laroche, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, R.J. Fisher, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "1995 Triggered Lightning Experiment in Florida", in Proc. of the 10th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, Japan, June 10-14, 1996, pp. 644-647, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, J.A. Bach, Y. Su, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P. Lalande, A. Bonamy, F. Audran, F. Morillon, P. Laroche, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, S. Chauzy, S. Soula, C.D. Weidman, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, S. Guerrieri, H.K. Hoidalen, and V. Cooray.
• "Connection to Ground of an Artificially Triggered Negative Downward Stepped Leader ", in Proc. of the 10th Int. Conf. on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, Japan, June 10-14, 1996, pp. 668-671, P. Lalande, A. Bondiou-Clergerie, P. Laroche, A. Eybert-Berard, J.-P. Berlandis, B. Bador, A. Bonamy, M.A. Uman, and V.A. Rakov.

1995

• "Electric and Magnetic Fields Close to Triggered Lightning from the 1995 Experiment at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 7, p.F129, 1995, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, K.J. Rambo, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, P. Lalande, and P. Laroche.
• "1995 Triggered Lightning Campaign at Camp Blanding, Florida" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 7, p.F128, 1995, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, J.A. Bach, Y. Su, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P. Lalande, S. Chauzy, S. Soula, C.D. Weidman, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, S. Guerrieri, H.K. Hoidalen, and V. Cooray.
• "Electric Field Pulse Bursts in Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Discharges", in Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March 7-9, 1995, Zurich, Switzerland, Paper 79M2, published by ETH Zentrum-IKT, Zurich, Switzerland (1995), pp. 417-422, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, G.R. Hoffman, and M. Brook.

1994

• "Mechanism of Lightning M Component" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 1, p.104, 1994, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, M.A. Uman, and P.P. Barker.
• "Fulgurites Produced by Triggered Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Nov. 1, p.99, 1994, M.A. Uman, D.J. Cordier, R.M. Chandler, V.A. Rakov, R. Bernstein, and P.P. Barker.
• "On the Duration of Time Intervals Between Lightning Return Strokes", 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), September 19-23, 1994, Budapest, Hungary, Paper 1a-04, published by Technical University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary (1994), 5p., V.A. Rakov and M.A. Uman.
• "Negative Subsequent Strokes: Natural Versus Triggered Lightning", 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), September 19-23, 1994, Budapest, Hungary, Paper 1c-02, published by Technical University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary (1994), 6p., R.J. Fisher, G.H. Schnetzer, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and J.D. Goldberg.
• "Electric Fields Close to Triggered Lightning", International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC'94 ROMA), September 13-16, 1994, Rome, Italy, Invited Paper B1, published by Faculty of Engineering - University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy (1994), Vol. I, pp. 33- 37, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, J.A. Versaggi, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, L. Barret, J.-P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P.P. Barker, S.P. Hnat, J.P. Oravsky, T.A. Short, C.A. Warren, and R. Bernstein.
• "Review of Lightning Properties Pertinent to GDS Operations from Simultaneous Electric Fields and TV Measurements", The Lightning Chronicle, March 1994, Published by Atmospheric Research Systems, Inc., GeoMet Data Services, Inc. and Lightning Location and Protection, Inc., 2p., M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, and R. Thottappillil.

1993

• "Multiple-Station Measurements of Close Electric and Magnetic Fields Produced by Triggered Lightning Discharges" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Oct. 26, p.164, 1993, M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, R. Thottappillil, J.A. Versaggi, A. Eybert-Berard, L. Barret. P.P. Barker, and S.P. Hnat.
• "Comparison of Return Stroke Parameters in Triggered and Natural Lightning" (Abstract), Eos Trans., AGU, Oct. 26, p.155, 1993, R. Thottappillil, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, J.D. Goldberg, R.J. Fisher, and G.H. Schnetzer.
• "Microsecond-Scale Electric Field Pulses in Cloud Lightning Flashes", in Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March 9-11, 1993, Zurich, Switzerland, Paper 30F3, published by ETH Zentrum-IKT, Zurich, Switzerland (1993), pp. 149- 154, Y. Villanueva, V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, and M. Brook.

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