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Florida Institute of Technology: Melbourne, Florida, US

2020-03-03 to present | Visiting Research Professor (Aerospace, Physics, and Space Sciences)
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Kenneth Cummins

The University of Arizona: Tucson, AZ, US

2005-08 to present | Research Associate (Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences)
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Kenneth Cummins

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Stanford University: Stanford, CA, US

1974-09 to 1978-06 | Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)
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Kenneth Cummins

Works (50 of 85)

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Parameters of the Lightning Attachment Processes in a Negative Cloud‐To‐Ground Stroke Observed on a Microsecond Timescale

Geophysical Research Letters
2023-08-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Amitabh Nag; Hamza Khounate; Kenneth L. Cummins; Dylan J. Goldberg; Abdullah Y. Imam; Mathieu N. Plaisir; Hamid K. Rassoul
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Surface Potential Gradients and NEXRAD Radar Reflectivities Before the Onset of Lightning at the KSC‐ER

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres
2022-09-27 | Journal article
Contributors: S. C. Handel; K. L. Cummins; E. P. Krider
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Time Evolution of Satellite‐Based Optical Properties in Lightning Flashes, and its Impact on GLM Flash Detection

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres
2020-03-27 | Journal article
Contributors: Daile Zhang; Kenneth L. Cummins
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Flash size and within-flash time evolution of cloud-top optical emissions: Implications for satellite-based lightning observations

2020-03-23 | Other
Contributors: Kenneth Cummins; Daile Zhang
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The Impact of Cloud-To-Ground Lightning Type on the Differences in Return Stroke Peak Current Over Land and Ocean

IEEE Access
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Kenneth L. Cummins; Jennifer G. Wilson; Amy S. Eichenbaum
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Magnetic Field Risetimes of Negative Lightning First Return Strokes Over Land and Ocean

Geophysical Research Letters
2018-12-16 | Journal article
Contributors: Amitabh Nag; Kenneth L. Cummins
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Additonal comments

2018-01-04 | Other
Contributors: Kenneth Cummins
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Review

2017-12-01 | Other
Contributors: Kenneth Cummins
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Reviewer comments

2017-11-27 | Other
Contributors: Kenneth Cummins
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Negative first stroke leader characteristics in cloud‐to‐ground lightning over land and ocean

Geophysical Research Letters
2017-02-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Amitabh Nag; Kenneth L. Cummins
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Seasonal, monthly, and weekly distributions of NLDN and GLD360 cloud-to-ground lightning

Monthly Weather Review
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84981252318

Contributors: Holle, R.L.; Cummins, K.L.; Brooks, W.A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Climatological diurnal variation of negative CG lightning peak current over the continental United States

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84923078935

Contributors: Chronis, T.; Cummins, K.; Said, R.; Koshak, W.; McCaul, E.; Williams, E.R.; Stano, G.T.; Grant, M.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Lightning fatality risk map of the contiguous United States

Natural Hazards
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84947039824

Contributors: Roeder, W.P.; Cummins, B.H.; Cummins, K.L.; Holle, R.L.; Ashley, W.S.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Multiple Lightning Discharges in Wind Turbines Associated With Nearby Cloud-to-Ground Lightning

IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84924769439

Contributors: Candela Garolera, A.; Cummins, K. L.; Madsen, S. F.; Holboell, J.; Myers, J. D.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Observations of corona discharges from wind turbines

IET Seminar Digest
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84975059603

Contributors: Rison, W.; Cummins, K.; Thomas, R.; Krehbiel, P.; Rodeheffer, D.; Quick, M.; Myers, J.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Variability of CONUS lightning in 2003-12 and associated impacts

Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84922984792

Contributors: Koshak, W.J.; Cummins, K.L.; Buechler, D.E.; Vant-Hull, B.; Blakeslee, R.J.; Williams, E.R.; Peterson, H.S.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Lightning locating systems: Characteristics and validation techniques

2014 International Conference on Lightning Protection, ICLP 2014
2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84919798176

Contributors: Nag, A.; Murphy, M.J.; Schulz, W.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Mapping lightning fatality risk

2014 International Conference on Lightning Protection, ICLP 2014
2014 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84919820158

Contributors: Roeder, W.P.; Cummins, B.H.; Ashley, W.S.; Holle, R.L.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

On the peak amplitude of lightning return stroke currents striking the sea

Atmospheric Research
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84907447280

Contributors: Cooray, V.; Jayaratne, R.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Positive lightning peak currents reported by the U.S. national lightning detection network

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84897499300

Contributors: Nag, A.; Rakov, V.A.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

CIGRE technical brochure on lightning parameters for engineering applications

2013 International Symposium on Lightning Protection, SIPDA 2013
2013 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84894423906

Contributors: Rakov, V.A.; Borghetti, A.; Bouquegneau, C.; Chisholm, W.A.; Cooray, V.; Cummins, K.; Diendorfer, G.; Heidler, F.; Hussein, A.; Ishii, M. et al.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Improved lightning locations in the tohoku region of japan using propagation and waveform onset corrections

IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84874174004

Contributors: Honma, N.; Cummins, K.L.; Murphy, M.J.; Pifer, A.E.; Rogers, T.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Lightning attachment to wind turbines in central Kansas: Video observations, correlation with the nldn and in-situ peak current measurements

European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, EWEC 2013
2013 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84903452350

Contributors: Wilson, N.; Myers, J.; Cummins, K.; Hutchinson, M.; Nag, A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Improved detection of winter lightning in the tohoku region of Japan using Vaisala's LS700x technology

IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84866926592

Contributors: Cummins, K.L.; Honma, N.; Pifer, A.E.; Rogers, T.; Tatsumi, M.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Methods to overcome lightning location system performance limitations on spatial and temporal analysis: Brazilian case

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84868295224

Contributors: Bourscheidt, V.; Cummins, K.L.; Pinto, O.; Naccarato, K.P.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Toward development of improved QPE in complex terrain using cloud-to-ground lightning data: A case study for the 2005 Monsoon in Southern Arizona

Journal of Hydrometeorology
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84874969732

Contributors: Minjarez-Sosa, C.M.; Castro, C.L.; Cummins, K.L.; Krider, E.P.; Waissmann, J.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Upward lightning observations from towers in Rapid City, South Dakota and comparison with National Lightning Detection Network data, 2004-2010

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84867521099

Contributors: Warner, T.A.; Cummins, K.L.; Orville, R.E.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of U.S. national lightning detection network performance characteristics using rocket-triggered lightning data acquired in 2004-2009

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79551618560

Contributors: Nag, A.; Mallick, S.; Rakov, V.A.; Howard, J.S.; Biagi, C.J.; Hill, J.D.; Uman, M.A.; Jordan, D.M.; Rambo, K.J.; Jerauld, J.E. et al.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Latest developments in global and total lightning detection

2011 7th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, APL2011
2011 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84856108804

Contributors: Lojou, J.-Y.; Honma, N.; Cummins, K.L.; Said, R.K.; Hembury, N.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Lightning protection of Smart Grid components

2011 International Symposium on Lightning Protection, XI SIPDA 2011
2011 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84255193486

Contributors: Chisholm, W.A.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

The north american lightning detection network (NALDN)-analysis of flash data: 2001-09

Monthly Weather Review
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79958725791

Contributors: Orville, R.E.; Huffines, G.R.; Burrows, W.R.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

A comparative study of negative cloud-to-ground lightning characteristics in São Paulo (Brazil) and Arizona (United States) based on high-speed video observations

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77953767082

Contributors: Saraiva, A.C.V.; Saba, M.M.F.; Pinto Jr., O.; Cummins, K.L.; Krider, E.P.; Campos, L.Z.S.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

High-speed video observations of positive lightning flashes to ground

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-78650536624

Contributors: Saba, M.M.F.; Schulz, W.; Warner, T.A.; Campos, L.Z.S.; Schumann, C.; Krider, E.P.; Cummins, K.L.; Orville, R.E.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Long-range lightning geolocation using a VLF radio atmospheric waveform bank

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-78649921525

Contributors: Said, R.K.; Inan, U.S.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

An overview of lightning locating systems: History, techniques, and data uses, with an in-depth look at the U.S. NLDN

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-69649093347

Contributors: Cummins, K.L.; Murphy, M.J.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Characteristics of cloud-to-ground lightning in warm-season thunderstorms in the Central Great Plains

Atmospheric Research
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-58149302884

Contributors: Fleenor, S.A.; Biagi, C.J.; Cummins, K.L.; Krider, E.P.; Shao, X.-M.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Detecting multiple ground contacts in cloud-to-ground lightning flashes

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-73149112393

Contributors: Stall, C.A.; Cummins, K.L.; Philip Krider, E.; Cramer, J.A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Development of a long-range lightning detection network for the pacific: Construction, calibration, and performance

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-65549097337

Contributors: Pessi, A.T.; Businger, S.; Cummins, K.L.; Demetriades, N.W.S.; Murphy, M.; Pifer, B.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

On the current peak estimates provided by lightning detection networks for lightning return strokes to tall towers

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-69649087693

Contributors: Pavanello, D.; Rachidi, F.; Janischewskyj, W.; Rubinstein, M.; Shostak, V.O.; Nucci, C.A.; Cummins, K.L.; Hussein, A.M.; Chang, J.-S.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Small negative cloud-to-ground lightning reports at the NASA Kennedy Space Center and Air Force Eastern Range

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-77954186623

Contributors: Wilson, J.G.; Cummins, K.L.; Krider, E.P.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of propagation path characteristics on low-frequency cloud-to-ground lightning signal parameters

International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
2008 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-66549094944

Contributors: Ramani, P.; Cummins, K.L.; Goodman, N.A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of the performance characteristics of the North American lightning detection network based on tall-structure lightning

IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-51049095471

Contributors: Lafkovici, A.; Hussein, A.M.; Janischewskyj, W.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Positive leader characteristics from high-speed video observations

Geophysical Research Letters
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-45549105911

Contributors: Saba, M.M.F.; Cummins, K.L.; Warner, T.A.; Krider, E.P.; Campos, L.Z.S.; Ballarotti, M.G.; Pinto Jr., O.; Fleenor, S.A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN) performance in southern Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma in 2003-2004

Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres
2007 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-34547538591

Contributors: Biagi, C.J.; Cummins, K.L.; Kehoe, K.E.; Krider, E.P.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Estimating the NOx produced by lightning from GOME and NLDN data: A case study in the Gulf of Mexico

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
2006 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-33646475521

Contributors: Beirle, S.; Spichtinger, N.; Stohl, A.; Cummins, K.L.; Turner, T.; Boccippio, D.; Cooper, O.R.; Wenig, M.; Grzegorski, M.; Platt, U. et al.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Lightning parameters: A review, applications and extensions

Proceedings of the IEEE Power Engineering Society Transmission and Distribution Conference
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-34250209157

Contributors: Chisholm, W.A.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Overview of capabilities and performance of the U.S. national lightning detection network

86th AMS Annual Meeting
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-77949281440

Contributors: Murphy, M.J.; Demetriades, N.W.S.; Holle, R.L.; Cummins, K.L.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

The U.S. national lightning detection network: Post-upgrade status

86th AMS Annual Meeting
2006 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-77949293821

Contributors: Cummins, K.L.; Cramer, J.A.; Biagi, C.J.; Krider, E.P.; Jerauld, J.; Uman, M.A.; Rakov, V.A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

An evaluation of the performance characteristics of the U.S. national lightning detection network in Florida using rocket-triggered lightning

Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres
2005 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-28044464275

Contributors: Jerauld, J.; Rakov, V.A.; Uman, M.A.; Rambo, K.J.; Jordan, D.M.; Cummins, K.L.; Cramer, J.A.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier

Cloud-to-ground lightning in Austria: A 10-year study using data from a lightning location system

Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres
2005 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-21544458309

Contributors: Schulz, W.; Cummins, K.; Diendorfer, G.; Dorninger, M.
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Kenneth Cummins via Scopus - Elsevier
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Peer review (11 reviews for 6 publications/grants)

Review activity for Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. (1)
Review activity for Earth and space science. (2)
Review activity for Geophysical research letters. (3)
Review activity for Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology. (1)
Review activity for Journal of geophysical research. (3)
Review activity for Journal of renewable and sustainable energy. (1)