Re: Streamer models used with Terry's new program

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Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Jim,

My gut feel is that the model should behave as closely as we can make it to 
how we believe streamers really work.  What are the switches you have in mind.

Gerry R.


> >  The RC model for the streamer might be modified to account for the 
> > ionization decay.  The RC model may be a single RC lumped model or it 
> > may be a ladder network to account for successive streamers.
> >
> > Dont know if this is a correct way of thinking of streamers (either 
> > partly or completely), but I dont think accurate results will be possible 
> > until a better model for streamer formation is done.  The results from 
> > such a model can certainly be compared to actual measurements and maybe 
> > the model can evolve until good matches occur.  Seems like you need a 
> > model to develope a model.
>
> I have thought that a useful model might be a lossy transmission line with 
> a very slow propagation constant. It has the advantage that it's usable 
> with linear analysis.
>
> The other model (probably more accurate) would be a ladder network with 
> switches triggered by the charge (which is basically what real streamers are)