Atmospheric electricity

Lightning eMotors Appoints McNeil to Lead Lightning Energy Division, Names Barron as Head of Manufacturing

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Fleet management, Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Electromagnetism, Physical phenomena, Atmospheric electricity, Electrical breakdown, Electrical phenomena, Lightning, Storm, Lluís Companys, Science and technology in the United States, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

In this newly created role, McNeil will lead the companys Lightning Energy division, which provides customers with charging infrastructure products and services.

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In this newly created role, McNeil will lead the companys Lightning Energy division, which provides customers with charging infrastructure products and services.
Brandons unrelenting determination, perseverance and broad understanding of our business make him the ideal candidate to lead our fast-growing Lightning Energy business.
Brian Barron will join Lightning eMotors as the companys new vice president of global manufacturing, reporting to Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning eMotors.
Barron, who takes over for McNeil, will lead all production operations, including advanced manufacturing, production planning and vehicle assembly.

New 3D Printed CubeSat from Roboze and University of Colorado Boulder's Aerospace Team Measures Electromagnetic Effects of Space Storms

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Electromagnetism, Physical phenomena, Physical sciences, CubeSats, Atmospheric electricity, Polyether ether ketone, Peek, Ionosphere, Lightning, Ion

The CubeSat will spend at least six months in orbit measuring electromagnetic waves emitted by lightning discharges on the earth's surface.

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The CubeSat will spend at least six months in orbit measuring electromagnetic waves emitted by lightning discharges on the earth's surface.
The CubeSat's small size and particular geometries, including strict mass and volume limitations, prompted the Lightning, Atmosphere, Ionosphere and Radiation Belt (LAIR) research team to select 3D printing over conventional methods for the manufacturing of critical components.
Leveraging its high-performance polymer, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), Roboze will produce the CubeSat's magnetic field sensor holders.
"Because we are so constrained by mass, 3D printing was the ideal solution for our CubeSat," said VickiKnoer, a researcher in the project.

Earth Networks Releases 2020 U.S. Lightning Report

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Earth Networks , the global leader in weather and lightning monitoring and alerting, today released its 2020 U.S.

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Earth Networks , the global leader in weather and lightning monitoring and alerting, today released its 2020 U.S.
During 2020, Earth Networks detected 441,211,344 in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning pulses within the continental U.S., a decrease of 15% from 2019.
The lightning activity detailed in the report was detected by the Earth Networks Total Lightning Network (ENTLN), which monitors the combination of in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning strikes over 100 countries.
More than 29,000 of Earth Networks proprietary Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts were issued throughout the country, with a high concentration located within the Great Plains and Southeastern U.S.
Based on our network records, 2020 represents a historic reduction in lightning activity in the U.S. overall, said Mark Hoekzema, Chief Meteorologist at Earth Networks.

Lightning Systems Renames Company Lightning eMotors, Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Medium-Duty Commercial EVs

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Electromagnetism, Physics, Physical sciences, Electric arcs, Electrical phenomena, Atmospheric electricity, Electrical breakdown, Lightning, Storm, Electrification, Reeser

LOVELAND, Colo., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Lightning Systems, a leading provider of complete electrification solutions for commercial fleets, today announced that it is expanding and renaming the company to Lightning eMotors , effective immediately.

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LOVELAND, Colo., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Lightning Systems, a leading provider of complete electrification solutions for commercial fleets, today announced that it is expanding and renaming the company to Lightning eMotors , effective immediately.
"When we originally selected Lightning Systems as our name, our product strategy was focused on fleet-related subsystems and software," said Tim Reeser, chief executive officer, Lightning eMotors.
During the summer, the company ramped up production by more than 600 percent and continues to increase production as its orders increase.
"When you combine Lightning Energy's turnkey charging solutions with our premium all-electric medium-duty vehicles, Lightning eMotors now offers a truly cradle-to-grave solution for commercial fleets," Reeser said.

RMS Releases New High Definition Models for European Severe Convective Storm

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Professional services, Data management, Technology, Insurance, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Finance, Meteorology, Meteorological phenomena, Weather hazards, Storm, Atmospheric electricity, Microscale meteorology, Rain, Thunderstorm

RMS , the leading global risk modeling and analytics firm, announced today at its annual Exceedance conference the release of new European Severe Convective Storm (EU SCS) High Definition Models.

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RMS , the leading global risk modeling and analytics firm, announced today at its annual Exceedance conference the release of new European Severe Convective Storm (EU SCS) High Definition Models.
Sometimes viewed as an attritional peril, severe convective storm risk is often managed using historical experience, despite incomplete observational reporting.
The RMS Severe Convective Storm HD Models benefit from the HD simulation technology available within the RMS unified cloud platform, RMS Risk Intelligence (RI) .
RMS High Definition Models are the next generation of risk modeling, delivering greater analysis and granularity than ever before.

Earth Networks Releases 2019 India Lightning Report

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Data management, Technology, Environment, Other Technology, Other Science, Science, Lightning, Electromagnetism, Physical sciences, Physics, Atmospheric electricity, Electrical phenomena, Space plasmas, Storm, Radio atmospheric, Distribution of lightning

Earth Networks , operator of a nationwide lightning detection network in India, today released its 2019 India Lightning Report and interactive map .

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Earth Networks , operator of a nationwide lightning detection network in India, today released its 2019 India Lightning Report and interactive map .
For all of 2019, Earth Networks Total Lightning Network detected 32,238,667 lightning strikes in India, of which 12,048,182 were dangerous cloud-to-ground strikes .
Since deploying Earth Networks early warning solution, including Sferic Siren, an onsite lightning proximity alerting system, the state of Odisha has reported a more than 30% decrease in lightning related deaths.
With over 1,800 sensors in over 100 countries, Earth Networks Total Lightning Network is the most extensive and technologically advanced lightning network in the world.

HazardHub Launches Desktop AgentRiskView™ Product at Agency Connect InsureTech Event

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Meteorological phenomena, Meteorology, Contents, Storm, Weather hazards, Natural hazards, Atmospheric electricity, Insurance, Wildfire, Tornado, Lightning

AgentRiskView provides fast and easy access to HazardHub's incredible collection of powerful data tools, all by simply entering an insured's address.

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AgentRiskView provides fast and easy access to HazardHub's incredible collection of powerful data tools, all by simply entering an insured's address.
AgentRiskView will instantly deliver both a high-resolution image of the property and the data agents need to populate their insurance applications.
AgentRiskView Advanced adds many of the HazardHub risk elements including HazardHub's Wildfire Model, Enhanced Wind, Hail, Tornado, and Lightning Scores, as well as an ever-expanding number of HazardHub driven perils.
To learn more about HazardHub or to use our free lookups, visit http://www.hazardhub.com or reach us directly at [email protected] .

Atlas Oil's Emergency Fueling Team Deploys Fleet & Dedicated Assets to Support Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts

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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Meteorology, Meteorological phenomena, Atmospheric electricity, Microscale meteorology, Rain, Storm, Thunderstorm, Natural disaster

"Our team of emergency fueling experts began tracking the storm a week in advance and are keeping a close eye on its development as it makes its way across the Atlantic," said Atlas Director of Emergency Services, Jayme Oyen.

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"Our team of emergency fueling experts began tracking the storm a week in advance and are keeping a close eye on its development as it makes its way across the Atlantic," said Atlas Director of Emergency Services, Jayme Oyen.
Throughout the storm, Atlas will utilize its cloud-based command center and emergency fueling application to deploy assets, schedule and track deliveries, and communicate with drivers.
Atlas is currently staging assets including custom StormProof trucks, off-road fueling vehicles and transport trailers, which will serve as mobile gas stations throughout the region.
Atlas' Emergency Fueling division has been actively involved in hundreds of natural disasters throughout the U.S., including hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, blackouts, wildfires and flash floods.

Earth Networks Announces Enhanced Outdoor Alerting Solutions for Lightning Protection

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Weather safety leader Earth Networks today announced major enhancements to its suite of outdoor alerting solutions for lightning at AtmoSferic 2019, the companys weather safety summit in Orlando, Florida.

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Weather safety leader Earth Networks today announced major enhancements to its suite of outdoor alerting solutions for lightning at AtmoSferic 2019, the companys weather safety summit in Orlando, Florida.
In the first half of 2019 Earth Networks detected a total of 47,714,299 lightning strikes in the continental United States.
Earth Networks Sferic Siren customers include airports, parks, beaches and pools, outdoor athletic fields and stadiums, golf and country clubs and any other outdoor facility needing protection from severe weather.
We are proud to offer innovative updates to our weather alerting products, emphasizing our commitment to public safety, said Anuj Agrawal, Chief Marketing Officer at Earth Networks.

Be weather wise when thunder rolls and lightning strikes the sky!

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Electromagnetism, Lightning, Physical sciences, Meteorological phenomena, Lightning strike, Atmospheric electricity, Storm, Weather hazards, Electric arcs, Occupational Hazard, Outdoor recreation, Camping

Every year in Canada, lightning causes a large number of injuries and sometimes even death.

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Every year in Canada, lightning causes a large number of injuries and sometimes even death.
Lightning awareness is particularly important for outdoor seasonal workers and those engaged in outdoor activities, such as sporting activities, camping, and boating.
Lightning is an occupational hazard, and those who work and play outdoors are vulnerable to lightning strikes.
By scheduling work or any other outdoor activities in the morning or later in the evening, most lightning hazards can be avoided.