12th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data

Abstract Information

Abstracts are due by 15 August 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

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Abstract Fee and Author Instructions
All presenters must also register for the meeting.

The 12th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Atmospheric Electricity.

Call for Papers

The 12th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data is now soliciting abstract submissions from the AMS community. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Relationships between thunderstorm kinematics, microphysics, and lightning
  • Lightning climatology
  • Modeling & data assimilation with lightning data
  • Lightning observation technology (space-based and ground-based) & data processing techniques 
  • Lightning data applications for operations
  • Lightning safety and hazards, particularly fire weather hazards
  • Other Topics in Meteorological Application of Lightning Data

Student Award Opportunities

Student Presentation Awards

The 12th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data is proud to provide outstanding student presentation awards at the AMS 105th Annual Meeting. Monetary awards of up to $200 will be distributed for oral presentations and poster presentations in addition to a PDF certificate from AMS. Students must be enrolled at a college or university at the time of submission and must be the lead author or presenter of the work. Submitters should indicate their eligibility for student awards when submitting their abstracts. Award recipients will be informed of the committee's decision by mid-February 2025.

Conference Contacts

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