Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts on the following
topics：

1. Lightning discharge
Observed properties of natural and triggered
lightning Measurement techniques and instrumentation
Modeling of lightning processes

2. Lightning occurrence characteristics
Lightning detection and mapping techniques
Performance characteristics of locating systems
Data provided by lightning locating systems

3. Lightning electromagnetic impulse (LEMP) and lightning-Induced effects
Lightning electromagnetic fields: measurements and modeling
Coupling to overhead and buried conductors, structures and systems
Mitigation techniques

4. Lightning attachment
Processes involved in lightning attachment to an object
Lightning incidence to structures
Effectiveness of air terminals
Laboratory simulation and computer modeling

5. Lightning downconductors and earthing
Current and voltage distributions
Induction, thermal, and electrodynamic effects
Side flashes and surface arcing
Earthing electrodes under surge conditions

6. Lightning protection of power systems
Surges in power distribution systems
Insulation coordination
Surge protection devices and schemes
Coordination in multi-step schemes

7. Lightning protection of electronic systems
Coupling to/from power supply circuits
Shielding, cabling, bonding and grounding
Surge protective devices

8. Lightning deleterious effects
Keraunomedicine problems
Lightning hazard to humans and animals
Lightning death, injury and damage statistics
Risk assessment, acceptable risk levels
Protection of humans and animals

9. Practical and specific lightning protection problems
Protection of special installations and systems
(high towers, windmills, vehicles, aircrafts, etcﾉ)
Testing and maintenance of lightning protection systems
Practical problems

10. Lightning protection and lightning testing standards
Present status, need for revisions
Applications guidelines
Coordination between different standards