Resumen

ROJAS, Herbert E.; SANTAMARIA, Francisco; ESCOBAR, Oscar F.  y  ROMAN, Francisco J.. Lightning research in Colombia: Lightning parameters, protection systems, risk assessment and warning systems. Ing. Desarro. [online]. 2017, vol.35, n.1, pp.240-261. ISSN 0122-3461.  https://doi.org/10.14482/inde.35.1.8951.

This paper summarizes the most important studies on lightning phenomenon in Colombia during the last 25 years. In order to give an in-depth treatment to specific aspects and advances in lightning research, this review has been divided in four sections: lightning parameters, lightning protection systems, risk assessment and warning systems. At the end of the paper, the advances and challenges on lightning research in Colombia are presented.

Palabras clave : electromagnetic fields; lightning discharge; lightning protection systems; measurement parameters..

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