Vaisala's U.S. National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) is the most scientifically accurate and reliable lightning information system, monitoring cloud-to-ground lightning activity across the continental United States, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NLDN information includes date and time, location, cloud type, polarity, peak amplitude, and error ellipse. Also, NLDN can deliver information in real-time or near real-time.
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Entry_ID: NLDN
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Platform_Category: In Situ Land-based Platforms
Platform_Series_or_Entity: WEATHER STATIONS/NETWORKS
Short_Name: NLDN
Long_Name: National Lightning Detection Network
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Creation_Date: 2011-12-15
Online_Resource: http://www.vaisala.com/en/products/thunderstormandlightningdetectionsystems/Pages/NLDN.aspx
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