Model of gamma ray flashes due to fractal lightning

Authors
Milikh, G Valdivia, JA
Citation
G. Milikh et Ja. Valdivia, Model of gamma ray flashes due to fractal lightning, GEOPHYS R L, 26(4), 1999, pp. 525-528
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Earth Sciences
Journal title
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
ISSN journal
00948276 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
525 - 528
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-8276(19990215)26:4<525:MOGRFD>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A model of gamma-ray flashes is presented. The model relies upon a horizont al fractal lightning discharge, which generates the electromagnetic pulses that pro duce the stochastic electron runaway discharge in the stratosphere . The model computes the flux and energy spectrum of the gamma-rays generat ed by the runaway discharge. The results of the computations are compared w ith the GRO observations after including the gamma-rays attenuation in the atmosphere.