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Lightning Protection Systems
 Marine Lighting Protection Inc.'s website offers solutions for marine encounters with lightning, as well as thorough protection approaches for boats of every class. Products can be purchased from the site (minimum order of $200 required) and a consultation can be arranged with the founder, Dr. Ewen M. Thomson.
Visit their site for more information.
A beautiful shot of the Aegean illustrates Michael Kasten's site. It has an easy-to- read guide on where lightning strikes and the proper steps required to build a bonding system will aid the protection of vessels of all design.
Ewen M. Thomson PhD., founder of Marine Lightning Protection Inc., discusses a groundbreaking theory of lightning protection systems based on the design used to protect buildings from hazardous currents. Read the full document.
Click here for a list of U.S. companies offering boat lightning protection go to.
Surge Protectors
Chuck Husick discusses the importance of surge protectors in protecting from a sudden change in voltage here.
Charles Industries has solutions for AC and DC power systems on board your vessel. Information about the company's C-Power surge suppressors can be found here. For a list of distributors carrying Charles Industries products click here.
Marine Safety
The Marine Advisory Program's online brochure provides information about protection, first aid, and precaution for water recreation during high risk situations. It can be found at here.
For educational resources to inform children about the importance of lightning safety, visit this page.
The National Weather Service lists links to fact sheets, publications, statistics, policy statements, and a lightning strike database here.
For general advice on how to respond to a potential lightning threat, visit this page.
If you were recently a victim of lightning, register on Red Cross's "Safe and Well" list to let concerned family and friends know you are out of danger.
Books on Lightning Protection
"Understanding Boat Corrosion, Lightning Protection and Interference," by John C. Payne (Sheridan House, 2005) is a book providing a clear explanation on the components of lightning, cone of protection, improving grounding, and radio frequency interference. To purchase this book click here.
A well-organized and comprehensive examination of lightning, the damage it inflicts, and methods of protection can be found in Martin Uman's book, "The Art and Science of Lightning Protection" (Cambridge
University Press, 2003). To purchase click here.
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