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    Standard lightning rod (air terminal) mounted on a high point to capture lightning strikes and protect the structure below.
    Lightning Rod
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    Technical Overview

    Lightning rods (air terminals) are mounted on high points of structures to capture lightning strikes and safely conduct the energy to ground.

    Components

    • •Air terminal (lightning rod)
    • •Down conductor
    • •Earth termination system
    • •Bonding connections

    Design Standards

    • •IEC 62305 for lightning protection
    • •IS/IEC 62305 for Indian installations
    • •NFPA 780 for building protection

    Protection Principles

    • •Rolling sphere method for coverage
    • •Multiple air terminals for large areas
    • •Direct bonding of metallic systems

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    Lightning Rod

    Standard lightning rod (air terminal) mounted on a high point to capture lightning strikes and protect the structure below.

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