Lightning and surge protection for yachts/Защита яхт от молний и перенапряжений

Издание на английском языке
The book examines in detail the risks associated with lightning strikes on yachts, focusing on how the probability of an impact depends on location, especially in equatorial waters. She explains that when lightning strikes the yacht's mast, current flows through the cables, which can damage important systems such as echo sounders and loggers and lead to flooding, especially if this happens in winter, when the yacht is at anchor and the damage may go unnoticed. Methods such as the electrometric model (rolling ball method) are used to assess risks, which helps identify potential impact points. The book also discusses the various classes of lightning protection systems (LPS), from I to IV, with an emphasis on the fact that the LPS class I provides maximum protection. In addition, the book explains how yachts with metal hulls and masts can effectively divert lightning current without additional measures. This highlights the importance of complying with modern lightning protection standards to ensure the safety of yachts and prevent serious damage. The book serves as an important resource for yacht owners and professionals in the maritime industry, emphasizing the need to protect against lightning in a changing climate and increasing thunderstorm activity.