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Strike Rails:... power line ground wires




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From:  David Huffman [SMTP:huffman-at-FNAL.GOV]
Sent:  Monday, March 16, 1998 9:58 AM
To:  Tesla List
Subject:  Re: Strike Rails:... power line ground wires

It is my understanding that lightning rods, and strike rails, protect in two
ways. They provide a low impedance connection to ground. For a given
current, dissipated power is low when the impedance is low. The second
method of protection is charge bleedoff to dissipating local charge buildup.
Am I right or am I wrong?
Dave