10th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data

Abstract Information

Abstracts are closed! The deadline was 8 September 2020 at 11:59 PM EST.

Abstract Fee and Author Instructions

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The 10th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the Committee on Atmospheric Electricity

Call for Papers

  • Lightning Detection Technology, Sensor Intercomparisons, and Applications

  • Lightning Forecasting and Prediction

  • Lightning Measurements, Modeling, and Applications

  • Lightning and Cloud Processes: Microphysics, Electrification, Thunderstorm Kinematics, Dynamics, and Lightning

Joint Sessions

  • Effects of Convection and Lightning on Atmospheric Composition (With 23rd Conference on Atmospheric Chemistry)

  • Lightning Safety, Protection, and Injury Prevention (With 12th Conference on Environment and Health)

  •  07 Lightning Observations on a Global Scale (With 17th Annual Symposium on Operational Environmental Satellite Systems)

  • Lightning Hazard Guidance and Management at Airport and Range Locations (With 21st Conference on Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology)

Student Award Opportunities

10th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data Student Presentation Awards

The AMS Committee on Atmospheric Electricity will host a student paper competition to recognize outstanding student contributions. Three awards each will be presented for oral and poster presentations with cash prizes to first author students presenting their own original work. Both graduate and undergraduate students can apply for the competition. Students who wish to be considered for the competition must indicate their eligibility when submitting their abstracts. Students from under-represented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Conference Contacts

For additional information, please contact the program chairs: Scott Steiger (email: [email protected]) and Elizabeth DiGangi (email: [email protected]).