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The International Project on EM Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures was initiated as the outcome of an International Workshop held at the University of Toronto from August 20th to 22nd, 2001 .

Both, the Workshop and the International Project respond to the need felt by researchers throughout the world for a concerted effort on tackling this specialized question. Electromagnetic radiation from a tall structure hit by lightning is a novel area of studies, and the resolution of associated questions will have an impact upon many lightning-related applications such as lightning protection.

The main objectives of the International Project are:

To initiate and pursue collaboration among participating organizations in order to achieve further developments on measurement of lightning parameters, on analysis of acquired data, and on theoretical modeling and numerical simulation in the area of electromagnetic radiation surrounding tall structures when stricken by lightning.

To update instrumentation for lightning observations at tall structures used by participating organizations in order to provide novel and upgraded information on parameters required for lightning protection of electric power systems and for electromagnetic compatibility of sensitive contemporary electronic devices in presence of lightning disturbances.

To promote collaboration among participating organizations on the acquisition of equipment and its possible inter-loan.

New: 4th International Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures:
Characteristics of Lightning to Tall Structures and Wind Turbines of Various Heights
Montreal, Canada, July 29, 2009

European COST Action on Lightning

In memoriam of Professor Tadahiro Sakuta