Lightning Protection and Grounding Solutions for Wireless Networks

This is a recording of a webinar that addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of wireless communication site protection as well as safety and risk management associated with Lightning Discharge. Through the course attendees will learn about the fundamentals governing lightning event, proper grounding, bonding and shielding practices, applications of lightning protections devices as well as pertinent industry standards and guidelines.

Presentation is intended for wireless network designers, implementation and service personnel and network operators. Proper design, implementation and maintenance of wireless infrastructure are essential components in managing uptime, productivity and personnel safety. All attendees will benefit from the latest IEEE, UL, TELCORDIA and IEC recommended standards and practices relating to the field of lightning protection of wireless network.

This presentation capitalizes on many years of design and application engineering experience in the area of lightning protection and grounding. It combines the "whole system approach" to structural and equipment protection for RF, DATA, TELEPHONE, AC, DC and TELEMETRY from lightning induces transients.

Overview of Lightning event and its statistical parameters
-Lightning voltage & current wave-shapes and energy distribution on coaxial cables
-Lightning Current and Voltage sharing on coaxial cables
-EMF Coupling effects on tower and feeder cables during the lightning event

Grounding and bonding fundamentals for Wireless Networks
-Tower grounding and "Ground Potential Rise" considerations
-Building /Cabinet grounding techniques
-Ground resistance and impedance enhancement techniques

Overview of Lightning Protection technologies
-Structural protection vs. equipment protection
-RF, AC, DC, Telemetry and waive-guide lightning protection techniques
-Industry standards governing lightning protection devices

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Why so few likes, I wonder? This is an awesome presentation!
21:20 28kV pulse on the coax! That's why I always wonder why they bring in the coax a few feet above ground level. Why not take them off the tower at the ground and bury them, and enter the building at ground level. That would do a lot to reduce the lightning spike.