Guest: Dr. Levi Boggs, Georgia Tech Research Institute
When we think of lightning, we picture bolts striking the ground during a thunderstorm—but not all electrical activity stays within the lower atmosphere. High above the clouds, mysterious and fleeting flashes of light dance across the sky—sprites, blue jets, and gigantic jets—phenomena that are still not fully understood. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re exploring the enigmatic world of upper atmospheric electrical phenomena with Dr. Levi Boggs, whose latest research is shedding new light on these elusive events. From cutting-edge observations to the impact these events may have on aviation, space weather, and even our understanding of lightning itself, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Boggs here to break it all down!
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Upper Atmospheric Electrical Phenomena
- 04:58 Transient Luminous Events: Types and Characteristics
- 10:58 Differences Between TLEs and Traditional Lightning
- 16:02 Observing TLEs: Opportunities and Challenges
- 20:58 Research Focus: Gigantic Jets and Their Impacts
- 25:14 Challenges in Studying Transient Luminous Events
- 28:22 The Importance of Observations in TLE Research
- 31:31 Field Campaigns and Citizen Science
- 33:05 Understanding Lightning Through TLE Research
- 36:24 Future Aspirations in TLE Research
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