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Old November 19th 05, 01:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
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On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 01:27:20 +0100, "Roland" wrote:

Does anyone know how a stormscope is able to sense the distance to the
lightning ...



It uses an algorithm based on the intensity of the strike signal. A strong
strike signal will therefore appear to be closer than it really is, and a
weak one further away.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)