Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Definitions
3. Lightning phenomena
4. The design problem
5. Empirical design methods
6. The electrogeometric model (EGM)
7. Alternative models of lightning interception
Annex A (informative) - Empirical shielding curves
Annex B (informative) - Sample calculations
Annex C (informative) - Calculation of corona radius and
        surge impedance under corona
Annex D (informative) - Risk evaluation
Annex E (informative) - IEEE Questionnaire - 2007
Annex F (informative) - The Dainwood method
Annex G (informative) - Direct stroke lightning protection
Annex H (informative) - Methodology review
Annex I (informative) - Comparison of IEEE Std 998 to
        other standards
Annex J (informative) - Bibliography

Abstract

Specifies design procedures to provide direct stroke shielding of outdoor distribution, transmission, and generating plant substations.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
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