On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:09:52 -0400, "Eisboch"
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On Aug 20, 7:57 pm, Vic Smith wrote:


This is the best thing I've seen on lightning, and think it pretty
well hits the mark on what you can do on a boat.
It's geared toward sailboats, but the principles are there.
For electronics gear, I would do the same as I do at home with my
computer and other electronic gear if I anticipate lightning:
unplug it. An insulated non-conducting case might be appropriate
for a radio when at sea.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/SG/SG07100.pdf

--Vic

That is a good article.

Thanks


It is a good article in terms of what happens when you get hit and how to
design for a hit.

The other school of thought is a design to minimize your chances of getting
hit in the first place.

That isn't a school of thought in the scientific community.
It's been pretty well debunked, but will live on, like Bigfoot.
We could argue about it, but I have the feeling it would be endless no
matter how many cites I come up with.
Of course I'm not a scientist, but can google like crazy.
If you have NFPA approved lightning protection the addition
of devices of "the other school" will do no harm.
But IMO the "other school" alone is Voodoo - and dangerous.
The danger part is why I feel compelled to answer your post.

--Vic