Conference Papers
2021
[1] A. Mostajabi, E. Mansouri, P. Pad, M. Rubinstein, A. Dunbar, and F. Rachidi, “A data-driven approach for lightning nowcasting with deep learning,” 2021, doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-16377.
[2] A. Sunjerga et al., “X-rays observations at the Säntis Tower: Preliminary results,” 2021, doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-9586.
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2020
[4] Nowcasting Lightning Occurrence Using Machine Learning Techniques: The Challenge of Identifying Outliers, A. Mostajabi; D. Finney; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi, 2020. EGU General Assembly 2020, Vienna, Austria, May 4-8, 2020. DOI : 10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-22302.
[5] J. Guo, M. Rubinstein, V. Cooray, and F. Rachidi, “Investigation of Electromagnetic Field Coupling to a Transmission Line Terminated with Non-Vertical Risers,” in 2020 XXXIIIrd General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of the International Union of Radio Science, pp. 1–4.
[6] H. Karami, M. Azadifar, A. Mostajabi, P. Favrat, M. Rubinstein, and F. Rachidi, “Localization of electromagnetic interference sources using a time reversal cavity,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., 2020.
[7] A. Mostajabi, D. Finney, M. Rubinstein, and F. Rachidi, “Nowcasting Lightning Occurrence Using Machine Learning Techniques: The Challenge of Identifying Outliers,” 2020, doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-22302.
2019
[8] A. Sunjerga, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, and D. Poljak, “Reduction of a Cone-Shaped Terrain Grounding Resistance by Remote Grounding,” in 2019 International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM), 2019, pp. 1–4.
[9] L. He et al., “Pulses in Upward Negative Lightning at the Säntis Tower in Northeastern Switzerland,” 2019, [Online]. Available: http://infoscience.epfl.ch/record/277402
[10] J. Montanya et al., “Meteorological conditions during self-initiated upward lightning at the Säntis tower (Switzerland),” 2019.
[11] A. Sunjerga, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, and D. Poljak, “On the Influence of an Elevated Terrain on the Grounding Resistance of a Vertical Rod,” in 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC/I&CPS Europe), 2019, pp. 1–4.
[12] J. Guo, M. Rubinstein, V. Cooray, F. Rachidi, and Y. Xie, “Effect of Non-Vertical Risers in the Electromagnetic Field Coupling with Overhead Lines,” Asian Electromagnetic International Conference - ASIAEM 2019, Xi'an, China, September 15-20, 2019.
[13] M. Rubinstein, A. Sunjerga, and F. Rachidi, “Some Optimization Techniques of Lightning Field Calculations,” Asian Electromagnetic International Conference - ASIAEM 2019, Xi'an, China, September 15-20, 2019.
[14] G. Nicora et al., “AKUNU Status and Outlook,” XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[15] H. Karami, A. Mostajabi, M. Azadifar, Z. Wang, M. Rubinstein, and F. Rachidi, “Locating Lightning Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Application of the Minimum Entropy Criterion,” XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[16] Q. Li et al., “An Extension of the Guided Wave M-Component Model Taking into Account the Presence of a Tall Strike Object,” in XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[17] A. Sunjerga et al., “LMA Observation of Upward Bipolar Lightning Flash at the Säntis Tower,” XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[18] V. Cooray, M. Rubinstein, and F. Rachidi, “Polarity asymmetry in return stroke speed caused by the momentum associated with radiation,” XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[19] W. Hou, F. Rachidi, M. Azadifar, M. Rubinstein, and Q. Zhang, “Performance Analysis of the Moving Computational Domain Technique for the Calculation of Sferics,” XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[20] F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein, “Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Models: Recent Progress,” XV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2019.
[21] M. Rubinstein and F. Rachidi, “Säntis Lightning Research Facility: A Summary of the First 10 Years and Future Outlook,” in [2019 35th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP)], 2019.
[22] M. Azadifar; Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. A. Rakov et al., Two Possible Scenarios for the Formation of Category 1 Bipolar Lightning Flashes, 2019. 11th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, Hong Kong, China, June 12-14, 2019.
[23] A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein; D. Poljak, Transient Impedance of Interconnected Wind Turbine Grounding Systems, 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering ICEEE, Genoa, Italy , June 11-14, 2019. p. 257-260.
[24] D. Li; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein, FDTD Modeling of Lightning Electromagnetic Field Propagation Over Mountainous Terrain, 2019 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium (ACES), Miami, FL, USA, April 15-19, 2019.
2018
[25] A. Sunjerga; Q. Li; D. Poljak; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi : Transient Impedance of Interconnected Wind Turbine Grounding Systems. 2018. 26th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Software SoftCOM, Split, Croatia, September 13-15, 2018.
[26] A. Sunjerga; M. Rubinstein; G. Diendorfer; F. Rachidi : An Analysis of the Distribution of Inter-Flash Time Intervals in the Area of the Säntis Tower. 2018. 26th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Software SoftCOM, Split, Croatia, September 13-15, 2018.
[27] M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi : An Update on the Characteristics of Positive Flashes Measured at the Säntis Tower. 2018. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications ICEAA, Cartagena, Colombia, September 10-14, 2018.
[28] G. Nicora; V. Cooray; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; F. Roman et al. : AKUNU: Open Lightning Detection and Atmospheric Data Collection System. 2018. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications ICEAA, Cartagena, Colombia, September 10-14, 2018.
[29] Q. Li; M. Rubinstein; J. Wang; L. Cai; M. Zhou et al. : Distant Electric Fields from Lightning Return Strokes: Influence of Soil Stratification and Frequency-Dependent Parameters. 2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018.
[30] M. Azadifar; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; V. A. Rakov; D. Pavanello et al. : On the Similarity of Electric Field Signatures of Upward and Downward Negative Leaders. 2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018.
[31] A. Sunjerga; A. Mostajabi; N. Pineda; D. Romero; O. Van der Velde et al. : On the Classification of Self-Triggered versus Other-Triggered Lightning Flashes. 2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018.
[32] M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi : An Introduction to Time Reversal (Workshop on Electromagnetic Time Reversal and Its Application to Electromagnetic Compatibility) ; 2018 IEEE Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility , Signal and Power Integrity, Long Beach, California, July 30 - August 3, 2018.
[33] Z. Wang; A. Lowenstein; S. Rahimi; P. Dehkhoda; H. Sadeghi et al. : Time Reversal Focusing Property in Mismatched Media. 2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.
[34] Z. Wang; R. Razzaghi; M. Paolone; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein et al. : Time Reversal Applied to Fault Location: A Summary of Experimental Validations. 2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.
[35] M. Rubinstein; M. Azadifar; A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; V. Cooray : Does the magnetic field from the leader current influence the fine geometrical structure of the lightning channel?. 2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.
[36] F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein : Lightning Measurement Station at the Säntis Tower: An Update on Recent Instrumentation and Data. 2018. 2018 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Santa Barbara, California, August 27-31, 2018.
[37] A. Mostajabi; N. Pineda; A. Sunjerga; D. Romero; M. Azadifar et al. : LMA Campaign for the Observation of Upward Lightning at the Säntis Tower During Summer 2017: Preliminary Results. 2018. XVI International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Nara, Japan, June 17-22, 2018.
[38] A. Mostajabi; A. Sunjerga; F. Rachidi; M. Azadifar; A. Smorgonskiy et al. : On the Impact of Meteorological Conditions on the Initiation of Upward Lightning Flashes from Tall Structures. 2018. 34th International Conference on Lightning Protection ICLP, Rzeszov, Poland, September 2-7, 2018.
[39] D. Li; M. Rubinstein; F. Rachidi; G. Diendorfer; W. Schulz : Analysis of Location Accuracy of ToA-Based Lightning Location Systems in Mountainous Terrain. 2018. XVI International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Nara, Japan, June 17-22, 2018.
[40] M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi. An Interpretation of Time Reversal Invariant Systems. 2nd URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, Gran Canaria, Spain, 2018.
[41] D. Li, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, G. Diendorfer and W. Schulz. Analysis of Location Accuracy of ToA-Based Lightning Location Systems in Mountainous Terrain. XVI International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Nara, Japan, 2018.
[42] M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi. Challenges of Lightning Protection of Modern Wind Turbines (Workshop on Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines). 2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, 2018.
[43] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein. Cloud-To-Ground Lightning and Wind Turbines (Workshop on Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines). 2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, 2018.
[44] L. He, M. Azadifar, Q. Li, M. Rubinstein and V. A. Rakov. Modeling of Different Charge Transfer Modes in Upward Flashes Constrained by Simultaneously Measured Currents and Fields. 2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, 2018.
[45] A. Mostajabi, N. Pineda, D. Romero, M. Azadifar, O. Van der Velde, J. Montanya, M. Rubinstein, and F. Rachidi. LMA Observation of Upward Flashes at Säntis Tower: Preliminary Results. 2018 Joint IEEE EMC and Asia Pacific EMC Symposium, Singapore, 2018.
[46] M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi-Haeri and M. Stojilovic. Development of a Lightning Location System Based on Electromagnetic Time Reversal: Technical Challenges and Expected Gain. 2018 International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 2018.
[47] A. Mostajabi, A. Smorgonskii, F. Rachidi-Haeri, M. Azadifar and M. Rubinstein. An Analysis of Lightning Activity in the Säntis Region through the Big Hiatus in Global Warming. 2018 International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 2018.
[48] A. Smorgonskii, M. Rubinstein and F. Rachidi-Haeri. Extreme Values of Lightning Parameters. 2018 International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 2018.
[49] D. Li; A. Luque; F. Rachidi; M. Rubinstein : Evaluation of Ionospheric D Region Parameters Using Simultaneously Measured Lightning Current and 380-km Distant Electric Field. 2018. AGU Fall Meeting, Washington DC, USA, December 10-14, 2018.
2017
[50] A. Mostajabi, M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer et al. Simultaneous Records of Current and 380-km Distant Electric Field of a Bipolar Lightning Flash. XIV International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Natal, Brazil, 2017.
[51] M. Azadifar, D. Li, M. Rubinstein and F. Rachidi. A Semi-Analytical Simplified Approach to Compute Lightning Radiated Electric Fields at Long Distances Taking into Account Ionospheric Reflection. 32nd URSI General Assembly, Montreal, Canada, 2017.
[52] D. Gazzana, A. Smorgonskiy, N. Mora, M. Rubinstein, and F. Rachidi. Experimental Characterization of the Grounding Impedance of Wind Turbines. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Bangalore, India, 2017.
[53] R. Daher 1, M. Azadifar, A. Smorgonskiy, Jacques Zuber, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer, and F. Rachidi. A Study of Upward Flashes Initiated at the Säntis Tower. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Bangalore, India, 2017.
[54] A. Smorgonskiy, D. Gazzana, N. Mora, M. Rubinstein and F. Rachidi. On the Measurement of the Grounding Impedance of Tall Wind Turbines. 12th International Conference of Power Systems Transients (IPST), Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2017.
[55] M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer and H. Pichler et al. Simultaneous Currents and Electric Fields at Two Distances Associated with an Upward Flash to the Säntis Tower. 10th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning, APL 2017, Krabi, Thailand, 2017.
[56] A. Smorgonskiy, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi and G. Diendorfer. Prediction of Lightning Incidence to Tall Structures Before Construction. 4th International Symposium on Winter Lightning (ISWL2017), Jots, Japan, 2017.
[57] M. Azadifar, G. Diendorfer, M. Paolone, D. Pavanello and F. Rachidi et al. A Large Bipolar Event Recorded at the Säntis Tower. 4th International Symposium on Winter Lightning (ISWL2017), Joetsu, Japan, 2017.
2016
[58] Mirjana Stojilović, Mohammad Azadifar, Marcos Rubinstein and Farhad Rachidi, Lightning Location Systems and Interstroke Intervals: Effects of Imperfect Detection Efficiency. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, 2016.
[59] M. Rubinstein, J. Zuber, A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi and G. Diendorfer, Correlation vs. Causality in Other-Triggered Upward Lightning in Tower Flashes. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, 2016.
[60] M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, V.A. Rakov, M. Paolone and D. Pavanello, Bipolar Lightning Flashes Observed at the Säntis Tower. 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Estoril, Portugal, 2016.
[61] S. Van de Beek, M. Stojilovic, N. Mora, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi and Frank Leferink. Protection Strategy against IEMI for Wireless Communication Infrastructures. 2016 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC Europe, Wroclaw, Poland, 2016.
[62] M. Azadifar, M. Lagasio, E. Fiori, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein et al. Occurrence of Downward and Upward Flashes at the Säntis Tower: Relationship with -10 degrees C Temperature Altitude. European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2016, London, UK, 2016.
[63] A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, N. Korovkin and A. Vassilopoulos. On the Adequacy of Standardized Lightning Current Waveform for Composite Structures for Aircraft and Wind Turbine Blades. IEEE International Symposium on electromagnetic Compatibility, Ottawa, Canada, 2016.
[64] D. Li, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer and Z. Wang. Location Accuracy Evaluation of ToA-Based Lightning Location Systems over Mountainous Terrain. 24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, 2016.
[65] A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer. On the Estimation of the Number of Upward Flashes From Wind Turbines in Mountainous Areas. 24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, 2016.
[66] M. Azadifar, D. Li, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer et al. Simultaneous Current and Distant Electric Field Waveforms from Upward Lightning: Effect of Ionospheric Reflection. 24th International Lightning Detection Conference (ILDC), San Diego, California, 2016.
[67] F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. An Overview of Lightning Research in Switzerland. World Meeting on Lightning, Cartagena, Colombia, 2016.
2015
[68] M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone and V. A. Rakov et al. Characteristics of Electric Fields of Upward Negative Stepped Leaders. XIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, 2015.
[69] S. Runke, M. Stojilovic, S. Sliman, M. Rubinstein and M. Clemens et al. Evaluation of The Electric-Field Transfer Functions Between IEMI Sources and Banking IT Equipment. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, 2015.
[70] Dawson, J., Dawson, L., Flintoft, I., Garbe, H., Leferink, F., Menssen, B., Mora, N., Rachidi, F., Righero, M., Rubinstein, M. and Stojilovic, M., 2015. The European project STRUCTURES: challenges and results.
[71] D. Li, J. Paknahad, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and K. Sheshyekani et al. Propagation Effects on Lightning Magnetic Fields Over Hilly and Mountainous Terrain. Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe, Dresden, Germany, 2015.
[72] M. Rubinstein, A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi and J. Zuber. On the Classification of Tower Flashes as Self-Initiated and Other-Triggered. Asia Electromagnetics International Symsposium (ASIAEM), Jeju, Republic of Korea, 2015.
[73] M. Azadifar, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone and D. Pavanello. An Update on Experimental Data Obtained at the Säntis Tower. IEEE International Conference on Environmental and Electrical Engineering, Rome, Italy, 2015.
[74] H. Karami, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. On the Use of Electromagnetic Time Reversal for Lightning Location. URSI Atlantic Radio Science International Conference, Gran Canaria, 2015.
[75] A. Smorgonskiy, N. Mora, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and K. Sheshyekani et al. Measurements of Transient Grounding Impedance of a Wind Turbine at Mont-Crosin Wind Park. 2015 Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Taipei, Taiwan, 2015.
2014
[76] A. Smorgonskii, A. Tajalli, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer et al. Analysis of Lightning Events Preceding Upward Flashes from Gaisberg and Säntis Towers. 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China, 2014.
[77] M. Azadifar, M. Paolone, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi and V. Rakov, , C. Romero, M. Rubinstein, An Update on the Charaterictics of Positive Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower. 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China, 2014.
[78] F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. EMC/Lightning Applications of Electromagnetic Time Reversal. 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China, 2014.
[79] M. Stojilovic, B. Menssen, I. Flintoft, H. Garbe, J. Dawson and M. Rubinstein, TDoA-Based Localisation of Radiated IEMI Sources, International Symposiumm on Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC Europe 2014, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014.
[80] J. F. Dawson, I. D. Flintoft, P. Kortoci, L. Dawson, A. C. Marvin, M. P. Robinson, M. Stojilović, M. Rubinstein, B. Menssen, H. Garbe, W. Hirschi, L. Rouiller, A Cost-Efficient System for Detecting an Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI) Attack, International Symposiumm on Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC Europe 2014, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014.
[81] D. Recordon, M. Rubinstein, M. Stojilovic, N. Mora and G. Lugrin et al. A Comparator-based Technique for Identification of Intentional Electromagnetic Interference Attacks. International Symposiumm on Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC Europe 2014, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014.
[82] M. Azadifar, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, M. Paolone, and Davide Pavanello, On the Influence of Measuring Instruments Bandwidth Limitations on the Inferred Statistical Parameters for Lightning Currents. 2014 URSI General Assembly, Beijing, China, 2014.
[83] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone and D. Pavanello. Measurement of Lightning Currents at the Säntis Tower in Switzerland. American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 2014.
[84] N. Mora, C. Romero, F. Vega, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, Response of an Electrical and Communication Raceway to HPEM Transient Field Illumination, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[85] N. Mora, C.Kasmi, F. Rachidi, M. Darces, M. Hélier, M. Rubinstein, Analysis of the Propagation of High Frequency Disturbances along Low-Voltage Test Raceway, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[86] Kasmi C., Sliman S., Mora N., Darces M., Hélier M., Rubinstein M., Rachidi F. Analyse multi-niveaux des effets induits par des interférences électromagnétiques. 17ème Colloque International et Exposition sur la Compatibilité ÉlectroMagnétique (CEM 2014) - Conférence CEM 2014, France (2014).
[87] M. Stojilović, M. Rubinstein and A. Djordjević, Impulse Response and IEMI Susceptibility of Commensurate-Line Filters, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[88] M. Paolone, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, Measurement of Lightning Currents at the Säntis Tower in Switzerland, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[89] M. Azadifar, M. Stojilović, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, Influence of LLS Detection Efficiency on the Measured Distribution of Interstroke Intervals, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[90] D. Recordon, M. Stojilović, M. Rubinstein, L. Rouiller, W. Hirschi, A Multi-Channel Hardware Prototype for IEMI Diagnosis, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[91] A. Tatematsu, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein, FDTD Calculation of LEMP Inside a Reinforced Concrete Building, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[92] P. Bertholet, A. Kaelin, G. Lugrin, N. Mora, M. Nyffeler, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, Design and Realization of a High-Voltage Adapter for the Testing of Surge Protective Devices against Intentional Electromagnetic Interferences, 2014 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Albuquerque, USA, 2014.
[93] M. Rubinstein and F. Rachidi, Lightning Detection and Location : From Early Methods to ELectromagnetic Time Reversal. 2nd Radio and Antenna Days of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, 2014.
[94] A. Tatematsu, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. Calculation of Electromagnetic Fields Inside a Building with Layered Reinforcing Bar Struck by Lightning Using the FDTD Method. 2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Tokyo, Japan, 2014.
[95] A. Smorgonskiy, G. Berger, S. Pedeboy, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. A. Smorgonskyi, G. Berger, S. Pedeboy, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, "On the Influence of Topography on Lightning Incidence in the Region of Pic du Midi",. 6th International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects, Manaus, Brazil, 2014.
[96] H. Karami, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. On Practical Implementation of Electromagnetic Time Reversal to Locate Lightning. 23rd International Lightning Detection Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA, 2014.
[97] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, M. Paolone and D. Pavanello. Lightning Experiments on the Säntis Tower (Invited Lecture). 23rd International Lightning Detection Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA, 2014.
2013
[98] F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. Time Reversal of Electromagnetic Fields and its Application to Lightning Location. 12th International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013.
[99] A. Smorgonskii, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer. On the Relation between Lightning Flash Density and Terrain Elevation. 12th International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013.
[100] C. Romero, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, V. A. Rakov and M. Paolone et al. Bursts of Fast Pulses in Positive Lightning Current Waveforms Recorded on the Säntis Tower. 12th International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013.
[101] G. Lugrin, N. Mora, S. Sliman, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein et al. Critical Equipment Input Impedance Measurement for IEMI Calculations. 2013 EMC Europe International Symposium, Brugge, Belgium, 2013.
[102] A. Tatematsu, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, N. Mora and S. Sliman. On the Feasibility of Low-Power IEMI attacks on Communication and Control Lines. 34th Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS, Stockholm, Sweden, 2013.
[103] N. Mora, M. J. Salvatierra, C. Romero, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. Critical Equipment Input Impedance Measurement for IEMI Calculations. 2013 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Denver, Colorado, 2013.
[104] C. Romero, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and M. Paolone. Lightning Currents Measured on the Säntis Tower: A Summary of the Results Obtained in 2010 and 2011. 2013 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Denver, Colorado, 2013.
2012
[105] N. Mora Parra, G. Lugrin, R. Cherkaoui, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. On the vulnerability Analysis against IEMI. European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2012, Toulouse, France, 2012.
[106] C. Romero, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and M. Paolone. Instrumentation of the Säntis Tower in Switzerland and Obtained Results After Two Years of Operation. 2012 CIGRE Colloquium "Fusion of Lightning Research and Practice for Power System in the Future", Hakodate, Japan, 2012.
[107] G. Lugrin, N. Mora Parra, F. Rachidi, S. Tkachenko and M. Rubinstein et al. High-Frequency Electromagnetic Coupling to Long Loaded Multiconductor Transmission Lines. European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2012, Toulouse, France, 2012.
[108] G. Lugrin, N. Mora Parra, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer. On the Use of the Time Reversal of Electromagnetic Fields to Locate Lightning Discharges. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria, 2012.
[109] G. Lugrin, N. Mora Parra, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer. Localisation de la Foudre par Retournement Temporel. 16e Colloque International sur la Compatibilité Electromagnétique, Rouen, France, 2012.
[110] A. Smorgonskiy, A. E. Egüz, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and V. Cooray. Influence of the Lightning Triggering Rocket Wire and its Corona on the Electric Field at Ground Level. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria, 2012.
[111] A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. On the Evaluation of the Effective Height of Towers: the Case of the Gaisberg Tower. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria, 2012.
[112] C. Romero, M. Paolone, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi and D. Pavanello et al. A Statistical Analysis on the Risetime of Lightning Current Pulses in Negative Upward Flashes Measured at Säntis Tower. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria, 2012.
[113] C. Romero, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, M. Paolone and V. A. Rakov et al. Some Characteristics of Positive and Bipolar Lightning Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower in 2010 and 2011. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria, 2012.
[114] L. Diaz, M. Martinez, J. Ramirez, M. Rubinstein. Lightning induced voltages in simple configurations of underground cables. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria, 2012.
2011
[115] A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer and W. Schulz. On the proportion of upward flashes to lightning research towers. 2011 7th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning (APL), Chengdu, China, 2011.
[116] C. Romero, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and A. Rubinstein et al. Preliminary Comparison of Data from the Säntis Tower and the EUCLID Lightning Location System. XIth International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Fortaleza, Brazil, 2011.
[117] C. Romero, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and V. A. Rakov et al. Current Waveforms Associated with Positive Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower in Summer 2010. XIth International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Fortaleza, Brazil, 2011.
[118] A. Smorgonskiy, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer and W. Schulz et al. A New Method for the Estimation of the Number of Upward Flashes from Tall Structures. XIth International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Fortaleza, Brazil, 2011.
[119] M. Rubinstein, L. G. Diaz, A. Shoory and F. Rachidi. A Physical Derivation of the Horizontal Electric Field Under the Ground Associated with Lightning Return Strokes. XIth International Symposium on Lightning Protection (SIPDA), Fortaleza, Brazil, 2011.
[120] A. Shoory, M. Rubinstein, A. Rubinstein and F. Rachidi. Simulated NEXT and FEXT in Twisted Wire Pair Bundles. 2011 EMC Europe International Symposium, York, United Kingdom, 2011.
[121] S. A. Mosaddeghi, A. Shoory, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein and G. Diendorfer et al. Lightning Return Strokes to Tall Towers: Ability of Engineering Models to Reproduce Nearby Electromagnetic Fields. 2011 URSI General Assembly, Istanbul, Turkey, 2011.
[122] C. A. Romero, A. Rubinstein, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein et al. First Direct Lightning Current Measurements on the Newly Instrumented Säntis Tower in Switzerland. 29th International PIERS Symposium, Marrakesh, Morocco, 2011.
2010
[123] N. Mora, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. Locating lightning using time reversal of electromagnetic fields. 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cagliari, Italy, September 13-17, 2010.
[124] A. Shoory, A. Mimouni, F. Rachidi, V. Cooray and M. Rubinstein. Lightning Horizontal Electric Fields above a Two-Layer Ground. 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cagliari, Italy, September 13-17, 2010.
[125] C. Romero, A. Mediano, A. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein et al. Measurement of lightning currents using a combination of Rogowski coils and B-Dot sensors. 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cagliari, Italy, September 13-17, 2010.
[126] P. Manoochehrnia, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, W. Schulz and G. Diendorfer. Benford’s law and lightning data. 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cagliari, Italy, September 13-17, 2010.
[127] C. Romero, A. Rubinstein, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein Instrumentation of the Säntis Telecommunication Tower in Switzerland for Lightning Current Measurement. 2010 American Electromagnetics International Symposium AMEREM, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, 2010.
[128] A. Shoory, F. Vega, F. Rachidi and M. Rubinstein. On the Propagation of Current Pulses along Tall Structures Struck by Lightning. 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Beijing, China, April 12-16, 2010.
[129] M. Rubinstein, C. Romero, F. Rachidi, A. Rubinstein and F. Vega. A Two-Station Lightning Location Method based on a Combination of Difference of Time of Arrival and Amplitude Attenuation. 2010 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Beijing, China, April 12-16, 2010.
2009
[130] P. Manoochehrnia, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer, and W. Schulz, “Do lightning data obey the Benford’s law?,” in 10th International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Curitiba, Brazil, 2009.
[131] A. Rubinstein, C. Romero, M. Paolone, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, and P. Zweiacker, “Instrumentation of the Säntis Tower for Lightning Current Measurement,” in 4th International Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Montreal, 2009.
[132] A. Rubinstein, C. Romero, M. Paolone, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, P. Zweiacker, and B. Daout, “Lightning measurement station on Mount Säntis in Switzerland,” in 10th International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Curitiba, Brazil, 2009.
[133] A. Mosaddeghi, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, D. Pavanello, V. Shostak, W. Janischewskyj, and E. Petrache, “On the effect of possible reflections at the return stroke wavefront on radiated fields from lightning strikes to tall structures,” in 10th International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Curitiba, Brazil, 2009.
[134] M. Rubinstein, C. Romero, F. Rachidi, and F. Vega, “Lightning Location by Relative Radiation Field Peak Attenuation,” in 10th International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Curitiba, Brazil, 2009.
[135] A. Shoory, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, R. Moini, and S. Sadeghi, “On the Zero Crossing of Distant Electromagnetic Fields Radiated by Lightning,” in IEEE Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Austin, 2009.
[136] A. Mosaddeghi, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer, H. Pichler, D. Pavanello, and M. Nyffeler, “Close-Range Electromagnetic Fields Associated with Lightning Strikes to the Austrian Gaisberg Tower,” in 4th International Workshop on Electromagnetic Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Montreal, 2009.
[137] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, A. Shoory, and R. Thottappillil, “On the Measurement and Calculation Methods of Lightning Horizontal Electric Fields,” in Joint Assembly MOCA-09, Symposium M17: Lightning: Characteristics, Physics, and Hazard Mitigation, Montreal, 2009.
[138] A. Shoory, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, R. Moini, and S. Sadeghi, “A Discussion on the Inversion of Polarity of Lightning Far Electromagnetic Fields,” in 4th International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, 2009.
[139] A. Rubinstein, C. Romero, M. Paolone, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, and P. Zweiacker, “Instrumentation, Monitoring and Control System for Lightning Measurements on the Säntis Communications Tower,” in 4th International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, 2009.
[140] A. Mosaddeghi, A. Mimouni, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, W. G. Diendorfer, H. Pichler, and D. Pavanello, “Vertical and Horizontal Components of the Electric Field Associated with Lightning Strikes to the Gaisberg Tower,” in 4th International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, 2009.
[141] P. Manoochehrnia, C. Price, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, and W. Schulz, “Lightning Activity Link with Temperature and Precipitation in Switzerland,” in 4th International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, 2009.
[142] M. Rubinstein, C. Romero, and F. Rachidi, “Lightning Location Information From Field Peak Amplitude Attenuation,” in 4th International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, 2009.
[143] C. Rodriguez-Morcillo, A. Rubinstein, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, and A. Vukicevic, “Experimental Verification of Common-Mode Current Generation in Home Electrical Wiring in the Powerline Communications Band,” in IEEE International Symposium on on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, Dresden, 2009.
2008
[144] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, M. Rubinstein, V. Shostak, C. A. Nucci, K. L. Cummins, A. M. Hussein, J.-S. Chang, “Correction of the Current Peak Estimates Provided by Lightning Detection Networks for Lightning Return Strokes to Tall Towers”, 3rd International Conference on Lightning Physics and Effects (LPE) & Interational Conference on Grounding & Earthing, Florianopolis, Brazil, November 2008.
[145] G. Diendorfer, A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, H.Pichler, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Electric and Magnetic Field Measurements at Very Close Range Associated with Lightning Strikes to the Austrian Gaisberg Tower”, 2008 URSI General Assembly, Chicago, USA, August 2008.
[146] P. Manoochehrnia, C. Price, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, W. Schulz, “Link between Lightning Activity and Temperature: A Regional Study in Switzerland “, European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2008, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 21-25, 2008.
[147] A. Mimouni, A. Mosaddeghi, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Electromagnetic Fields Very Near to a Tall Tower Struck by Lightning: Influence of the Ground Conductivity”, European Electromagnetics International Symposium EUROEM 2008, Lausanne, Switzerland, July 21-25, 2008.
[148] A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, P. Zweiacker, “An experimental Analysis of the Effect of Nearby Buildings on Electromagnetic Fields from Lightning”, 29th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Uppsala, Sweden, June 2008.
[149] A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “On the Bipolar Waveform of Electric Field at Very Close Range from a Tower Struck by Lightning”, 29th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Uppsala, Sweden, June 2008.
[150] J. Montanya, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, J.L. Bermudez, G. Sola, B. Hermoso, “Protection of Large Wind Turbine Blades against Lightning”, 29th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Uppsala, Sweden, June 2008.
[151] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, M. Rubinstein, V. Shostak, C. A. Nucci, K. L. Cummins, A. M. Hussein, J.-S. Chang, “Current Peak Estimates Provided by Lightning Location Systems for Lightning Return Strokes to Tall Towers”, 3rd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, April 2008.
[152] P. Manoochehrnia, C. Price, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, W. Schulz, “A Regional Study on the Link between Lightning Activity and Temperature”, 3rd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, April 2008.
[153] A. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, D. Pavanello, M. Rubinstein, G. Diendorfer, C.A. Nucci, “Instrumentation, Monitoring and Control System for Lightning Measurements on the Säntis Communications Tower”, 3rd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, April 2008.
[154] A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Electric and Magnetic Fields at Very Close Range from a Lightning Strike to a Tall Object”, 19th International Zurich Symposium On Electromagnetic Compatibility, Singapore, May 19-22, 2008.
[155] P. Manoochehrnia, W. Schulz, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Lightning Statistics in the Regions of Säntis and St. Chrischona Towers in Switzerland”, 29th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Uppsala, Sweden, June 2008.
[156] P. Manoochehrnia, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, W. Schulz, “Lightning statistics in Switzerland”, 9th International Symposium on Lightning Protection, SIPDA, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, November 2007.
[157] A. Vukicevic, M. Bittner, A. Rubinstein, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, “A Concept to Enhance System Data Rate for PLC Access Networks”, IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications (ISPLC), pp. 105-110, Jeju, South Korea, April 2008.
[158] A. Vukicevic, A. Rubinstein, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, “On the efficiency of notching technique to reduce EM radiations from PLC networks”, IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications (ISPLC), pp. 253-258, Jeju, South Korea, April 2008.
[159] G. Diendorfer, A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, H. Pichler, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Electromagnetic Fields from Lightning Strikes to the Gaisberg Tower “, 3rd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, April 2008.
2007
[160] M. Rubinstein, A. Vukicevic, F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, “Impact of the Symmetry of Coupling-Decoupling Networks on the Conducted Immunity Testing of PLC Modems”, 18th Zurich International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC ZURICH, Munich, Sept. 24-28, 2007.
[161] A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, P. Zweiacker, “Distortion of electric and magnetic fields from lightning due to close-by metallic structures”, 7th International Symposium and Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electromagnetic Ecology, June 26-29, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2007.
[162] A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Electromagnetic Environment at Very Close Range from a Tower Struck by Lightning “, 2nd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.
[163] A. Mosaddeghi, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, P. Zweiacker, “Effect of Nearby Buildings on Electric and Magnetic Fields from Lightning”, 2nd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.
[164] M. Rubinstein, R. Thottappillil, F. Rachidi, “Discussion on the influence of the time derivative of the current and the charge acceleration on the radiation fields from lightning channels”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2007, Beijing, China, March 2007.
[165] D. Pavanello, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, “On the determination of the spatial-temporal ebhavior of the lightning return stroke current by multiple field measurements”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2007, Beijing, China, March 2007.
[166] M. Rubinstein, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, “On the need for the guidelines for the reporting of electromagnetic field measurements from lightning”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium PIERS 2007, Beijing, China, March 2007.
[167] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, V. Shostak, W. Janischewskyj, M. Rubinstein, A.M. Hussein, K. Cummins, J.S. Chang, “Field Enhancement Effects for Lightning Strikes to a Tall Structure: Theoretical Prediction and Validation using NLDN Data”, 2nd International COST Symposium on Lightning Physics and Effects, Vienna, Austria, April 2007.
2006
[168] M. Rubinstein, A. Vukicevic, J.L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, P. Favre, M. Schneider, “Some Unresolved Issues Concerning EMC in Powerline Communications”, 18th Internationa Wroclaw Symposium and exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Wroclaw, Poland, June, 2006.
[169] A. Rubinstein, C. Rostamzadeh, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi “On the use of the Equal Area Rule for the Wire-Grid Representation of Metallic Surfaces” 17th International Zurich Symposium on EMC, Singapore, April 2006.
[170] A. Vukicevic, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, M. Schneider, P. Favre, P. Zweiacker “Review of the Electromagnetic Compatibility PLC Work at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Lausanne) and the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (Yverdon)” 2006 IEEE Symposium on Power Line Communications and its Applications, Orlando, USA, March 2006.
2005
[171] D. Pavanello, V. Cooray, F. Rachidi, M.- Rubinstein, A. Negodyaev, M. Paolone, C.A. Nucci Propagation effects on the electromagnetic field radiated by lightning to tall towers” VIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 21-25 November 2005.
[172] D. Pavanello, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, D. Bommottet, P. Favre, F. Baumgartner “On the need for unified criteria describing the quality of lightning data and the design of a lightning field measurement system” VIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection SIPDA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 21-25 November 2005.
[173] Vukicevic, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, S. Tkachenko “An efficient method for the computation of antenna mode currents along transmission lines” 28th General Assembly of International Union of Radio Science (URSI), New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005.
[174] M. Rubinstein, J.L. Bermudez, A. Vukicevic, F. Rachidi, M. Schneider “On the mitigation of radiation from PLC networks” 28th General Assembly of International Union of Radio Science (URSI), New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005.
[175] E. Petrache, F. Rachidi, D. Pavanello, W. Janischewskyj, M. Rubinstein, W.A. Chisholm, A.M. Hussein, V. Shostak and J.S. Chang “Influence of the finite ground conductivity on the transient response to lightning of a tower and its grounding” 28th General Assembly of International Union of Radio Science (URSI), New Delhi, India, October 23-29, 2005.
[176] M. Rubinstein, J. L. Bermudez, A. Vukicevic, F. Rachidi, M. Schneider, E. Marthe, “Discussion on the assessment and mitigation of radiation from PLC networks”, International Symposium on PLC, Vancouver, Canada, April 2005.
2004
[177] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, J.L. Bermudez, C.A. Nucci
“On the calculation of Electromagnetic Fields Radiated by Lightning to Tall Structures”
International Conference on Lightning Protection, ICLP 2004, Avignon, September 2004.
[178] J. L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, V. Shostak, M. Rubinstein, A.M. Hussein, D. Pavanello, J.S. Chang, C.A. Nucci, M. Paolone “Determination of Lightning Currents from Far Electromagnetic Fields: Effect of a Strike Object”International Conference on Lightning Protection, ICLP 2004, Avignon, September 2004.
[179] J.L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein “Experimental characterization of lightning return stroke currents” 17th International Wroclaw Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Wroclaw, 29 June-1 July 2004 .
[180] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, N. Theethayi, R. Thottappillil
“Electromagnetic environment in the immediate vicinity of a tower struck by lightning”
EUROEM’2004, Magdeburg, July 2004.
[181] J.L. Bermudez, T. Gazizov, A. Negodyaev, D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, A. Rubinstein, M. Rubinstein “On the enhancement of electric and magnetic fields from lightning due to close-by metallic structures” EUROEM’2004, Magdeburg, July 2004.
[182] M. Rubinstein, D. Pavanello, J.L. Bermúdez, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, A.M. Hussein, V. Shostak “The Effect of the Measurement Time Constant of Analog Integrators on the Resulting Modeling and Simulation of Lightning” EUROEM’2004, Magdeburg, July 2004.
[183] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein “Engineering lightning return stroke models including an elevated strike object: far field-current relationship” International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC EUROPE 2004, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, September 2004.
2003
[184] J. L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, W. A. Chisholm, M. Rubinstein, W. Janischewskyj, A. M. Hussein, V. Shostak, and J. S. Chang “On the use of transmission line theory to represent a nonuniform vertically-extended object struck by lightning” IEEE Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Boston, USA, 2003.
[185] J. L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, A. M. Hussein, M. Rubinstein, D. Pavanello, V. Shostak, M. Paolone, and J. S. Chang “Influence of the Height of an Elevated Strike Object on the Enhancement of Lightning Radiated Fields” IEEE Bologna PowerTech Conference, Bologna, Italy, 2003.
[186] D. Pavanello, F. Rachidi, J. L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein, and C. A. Nucci
“Contribution of the “Turn-On Term” to the Electromagnetic Field Radiated by Lightning to Tall Structures” International Workshop on EM Radiation from Lightning to Tall Structures, Bologna,
Italy, 2003.
2002
[187] F. Rachidi, J.L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein “Statistical Evaluation of Lightning Current Parameters from Remote Electromagnetic Field Measurements” International Conference on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002.
[188] J.L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, A.M. Hussein, V. Shostak, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, J.S. Chang, P. Joe, M. Nyffeler “Simultaneous Measurements of Electromagnetic Fields at two Distances and of Current Associated with Lightning Return Strokes to the CN Tower” International Conference on Lightning Protection, Cracow, Poland, September 2-6, 2002.
[189] A. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, “Development of an Optimized Parallel Numerical Electromagnetics Code (NEC) and Its Implementation on the Swiss-T1 and Eridan Parallel Supercomputers”, Advances in Computational Electromagnetics Symposium, Monterrey, March 2002.
2001
[190] J. L. Bermudez, F. Rachidi, W. Janischewskyj, A. M. Hussein, M. Rubinstein, C. A. Nucci, M. Paolone, V. Shostak, and J. S. Chang, “On the Enhancement of Radiated Electric and Magnetic Fields Associated with Lightning Return Strokes to Tall Structures,” presented at IEEE International Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Montreal, Canada, 2001.
[191] J. L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, and M. Paolone, “A Method to Find the Reflection Coefficients at the Top and Bottom of Elevated Strike Objects from Measured Lightning Currents,” presented at 14th International Zurich Symposium and Technical Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Zurich, Switzerland, 2001.
1999
[192] F. Rachidi, C.A. Nucci, M. Rubinstein, S. Guerrieri, and M. Ianoz, “Use of Natural and Triggered Lightning Data for the Validation of LEMP-To-Transmission Line Interaction Models”, URSI General Assembly, Toronto, August 1999.
1998
[193] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, P. Zweiacker, M. Ianoz, B. Braendli, A. Kaelin, “Experimental measurements and calculations of lightning-induced currents on short overhead lines”, 11th International Conference on High-Power Electrmagnetics EUROEM'98, Tel Aviv, June 1998.
[194] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, P. Zweiacker, M. Ianoz, B. Braendli, A. Kaelin, “Indirect lightning effects on short overhead lines”, International Conference on Electromagnetic Compatibility ROMA'98, Rome, Italy, September 1998.
1997
[195] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, S. Guerrieri, C.A. Nucci, “Recent observation of lightning electromagnetic fields at very close range: Implications to lightning-induced voltages on overhead lines”, CIGRÉ International Colloquium on Insulation Coordination, Toronto, September 1997.
1996
[196] J. L. Bermudez, A. Piras, and M. Rubinstein, “Artificial neural networks in lightning location systems,” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Neuro Fuzzy Systems, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1996.
[197] J. L. Bermudez, A. Piras, and M. Rubinstein, “Classification of lightning electromagnetic waveforms with a self-organizing Kohonen map,” Thirteenth International Wroclaw Symposium Electromagnetic Compatibility, Wroclaw, Poland, 1996.
[198] J. L. Bermudez, M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, and M. Ianoz, “Overvoltages induced by lightning on overhead power and distribution lines with sag,” EMC '96 ROMA. International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility. Univ. Rome `La Sapienza', Rome, Italy, vol. 2, 1996.
[199] S. Guerrieri, F. Heidler, C. A. Nucci, F. Rachidi, and M. Rubinstein, “Extension of two return stroke models to consider the influence of elevated strike objects on the lightning return stroke current and the radiated electromagnetic field: comparison with experimental results,” EMC '96 ROMA. International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility. Univ. Rome `La Sapienza', Rome, Italy, vol. 2, 1996.
[200] V.A. Rakov, M.A. Uman, R. Thottappillil, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, and S. Guerrieri.”Observed Electromagnetic Environment Close to the Lightning Channel,” 23rd International Conference on Lightning Protection, Florence, September 23-27, 1996.
[201] M.A. Uman, V.A. Rakov, K.J. Rambo, T.W. Vaught, M.I. Fernandez, J.A. Bach, Y. Su, A. Eybert-Berard, J.P. Berlandis, B. Bador, P. Lalande, S. Chauzy, S. Soula, C.D. Weidman, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C.A. Nucci, S. Guerrieri, H.K. Hoidalen, V. Cooray,”1995 Triggered Lightning Experiment in Florida,” 10th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Osaka, June 10-14, 1996.
[202] J.L. Bermudez, M. Ianoz, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, B. Nicoara, S. Guerrieri, “Experimental validation of field-to-transmission line coupling models”, International Union of Radio Science General Assembly, Lille, Aug. 28 - Sept. 5, 1996.
1995
[203] M. Rubinstein, “On the determination of the flash detection efficiency of lightning location systems given their stroke detection efficiency”, Proceedings of the 11th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March, l995.
[204] M.A. Uman, M. Rubinstein, Z. Yacoub, “The Effects of Lightning and High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse on Power Distribution Lines,” ORNL/Sub/84-89650/2, Power Systems Technology Program, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, January 1995.
1994
[205] Nucci, C.A., F. M. Tesche, M. A. Uman, M. Ianoz, F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, and C. Mazzetti, “Modeling of lightning induced voltages on overhead line: Recent developments”, Proceedings of the EMC Conference, Rome, 1994.
[206] Guerrieri, S., C. A. Nucci, F. Rachidi, and M. Rubinstein, “On the influence of elevated strike objects on the lightning return stroke current and the distant electric fields”, Proceedings of the EMC Conference, Rome, 1994.
[207] M. Rubinstein, “On the estimation of the stroke detection efficiency by comparison of adjacent lightning location systems”, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection, Budapest, Hungary, 1994.
[208] M. Rubinstein and E. Montandon, “Estimation of the stroke detection efficiency of two adjacent lightning location systems in Europe”, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection, Budapest, Hungary, 1994.
[209] M. Rubinstein, E. Montandon, and M. Ianoz, “Analysis of multi-station cloud lightning electric field pulses recorded with the Swiss LPATS network”, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection, Budapest, Hungary, 1994.
[210] F. Rachidi, M. Rubinstein, C. A. Nucci, and S. Guerrieri, “Influence of the leader electric field change on voltages induced by very close lightning on overhead lines”, Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Lightning Protection, Budapest, Hungary, 1994.
[211] M. Rubinstein, E. Montandon, and M. Ianoz, “A lightning research project using multiple-station electric field records from the Swiss LPATS network and channel-base currents from an instrumented tower”, Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on the Physics of Lightning, Vitrac, France, 1994.
[212] M. Rubinstein, E. Montandon, M. Ianoz, and F. Rachidi, Some observations on the effect of mountainous terrain on the wave shapes and amplitudes of vertical electric fields from lightning, Proceedings of the Conference on Lightning and Mountains, Chamonix, France, 1994.
1993
[213] M. Rubinstein, “The Effect on Overvoltages Induced by Lightning of the Sag in Overhead Power and Distribution Lines”, International Symposium on Power System Electromagnetic Compatibility, Lausanne, Switzerland, October, 1993.
[214] M. Rubinstein, “An Approximate Technique for the Calculation of the Horizontal Electric Field from Lightning at Close Range”, presented at the 24th General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), Kyoto, Japan, August, 1993.
1992
[215] M. Rubinstein and M. A. Uman, “Review of the University of Florida research on lightning induced voltages on power distribution lines”, Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Lightning Protection, Berlin, 1992.
[216] M. Rubinstein, M. A. Uman, E. M. Thomson, P. J. Medelius, and F. Rachidi, Measurements and characterization of ground level vertical electric fields 500 m and 30 m from triggered lightning, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, St. Petersburg, 1992.
1991
[217] M. Rubinstein, F. Rachidi, M. A. Uman, A. Aka, A. Eybert-Berard, and L. Barret, “Correlated close vertical electric fields, close horizontal electric fields, and channel-base currents from artificially initiated lightning”, Presented at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, 1991.
[218] M. Rubinstein, M. A. Uman, E. M. Thomson, and P. J. Medelius, “Characterization of Vertical Electric Fields and Associated Voltages Induced on an Overhead Power Line From Close Artificially Initiated Lightning”, Proceedings of the International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity, Cocoa Beach, 1991.
[219] Z. Yacoub, M. Rubinstein, M. A. Uman, E. M. Thomson, and P. J. Medelius, “Voltages Induced on a Power Distribution Line by Overhead Cloud Lightning”, Proceedings of the International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 1991.
1990
[220] M. Rubinstein, M. A. Uman, E. M. Thomson, and P. J. Medelius, “Voltages Induced on a Test Distribution Line by Artificially Initiated Lightning at Close Range: Measurement and Theory,” 20th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Interlaken, Switzerland, 1990.
1985
[221] M. Rubinstein, J. Lloret, and G. Roig, “A method for Designing Class E Tuned Power Amplifiers,” Conference Proceedings of IEEE SOUTHEASTCON, Raleigh, NC, 1985.