Chandima Gomes|Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir
A theoretical approach to estimate the annual lightning hazards on human beings
Universiti Putra Malaysia|Universiti Putra Malaysia
study provides detailed account stepwise development empirical equation estimate number lightning casualties given region factors considered development formula lightning density population density urbanization given region unknown constants equation evaluated applying statewise lightning death records information lightning density distribution usa death figure per year due lightning calculated sri lanka using empirical equation developed good agreement figure reported country actual data collected paper also discusses limitations empirical equations developed calculate lightning density isokeraunic level provided input parameter