Through investigating the records of new stations struck by lightning, a solution for the problem is proposed and a problem is analyzed in detail. Lightning protection of mobile communication
May 1, 2021 · scope: This Recommendation addresses the practical procedures concerning the lightning protection, earthing and bonding of radio base station (RBS) sites. The purpose of
Feb 12, 2013 · The lightning hazard to base station radio equipment can be minimized by a number of precautionary measures outlined in this report prepared by the Subcommittee
Dec 11, 2021 · JAPAN Abstract: This paper describes lightning protection for mobile phone base stations by combining quarter wave short and open stubs. MPBS (Mobile Phone Base
The most important objective of the radio base station (RBS) earthing network is to minimize the differences in potential between the conductive parts within the RBS site (equipotential
In recent years, the deployment of distributed communication systems, particularly wireless base stations, has increased. These systems are typically installed in self-contained metallic
Dec 15, 2023 · The article 35 of the Regulations stipulates that "for the establishment of large-scale wireless radio stations (stations) and ground public mobile communication BS, their
Sep 22, 2022 · Winsted, CT - Calculating the risk of taking chances with lightning is a dangerous game. Earlier this summer, lightning struck a Maine fire station,
Jun 28, 2020 · Most mobile base stations are built on high terrain, such as high mountains, suburbs, and buildings. The base station antennas are often higher than the existing lightning
Mar 1, 2015 · scope: This Recommendation addresses the lightning protection of photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems that are used exclusively for feeding radio base stations (RBSs).
Radio base stations (RBS), especially in rural areas, are often located on top of hills and mountains in order to get as good coverage as possible. The towers with antennas are
Jul 13, 2019 · The consequences of direct lightning strikes can undermine the operational availability of mobile base stations as an elementary part of the network for providing
Feb 12, 2013 · The lightning hazard to base station radio equipment can be minimized by a number of precautionary measures outlined in this report prepared by the Subcommittee on
Dec 11, 2021 · Recommendation ITU-T K.56 provides lighting protection procedures for equipment and cables installed at MPBS[15]. The most important lightning protection system is
May 12, 2024 · This article mainly introduces researching results on using lightning strikes data obtained from lightning location systems (LLS), to protect and operate the fi
Jun 14, 2023 · The scope of the guidance includes protection of (1) the power plant and relevant ancillary facilities, with the boundary beginning at the service entrance of buildings; (2) the
Starting from the generation of lightning strikes, this article briefly introduces the main ways in which base stations are introduced into lightning damage, focuses on discussing the main
Jan 22, 2025 · Summary This Section specifies the lightning protection system for the building(s) or structure(s). This system provides safety for the building and occupants by preventing
Lightning protection, earthing and bonding: Practical procedures for radio base stations Summary Recommendation ITU-T K.112 provides a set of practical procedures related to the lightning
Sep 10, 2020 · Mobile communication base stations are the basic facilities of telecommunication operation networks. When the communication base station is struck by lightning, a very high
Nov 1, 2011 · An effective lightning protection design for a telecommunication facility requires an integrated approach to a number of key factors: • Protection against direct lightning strikes •
The earthing network of an RBS should be formed by a ring loop surrounding the tower, equipment room and fence, at a minimum. The mean radius re of this ring loop should be not less than l1, as indicated in Figure 1 and this value depends on the lightning protection system (LPS) class and on the soil resistivity.
If the antenna is installed on the top of telecommunication tower, e.g., antenna positions 1 of Figure 29, it is considered to be impacted by or exposed to direct lightning strikes. Refer to [IEC 62305-3] for detail information about the protection angles and volume protected by an air termination system.
3.2.3 lightning protection system (LPS): Complete system used to reduce physical damage due to lightning flashes to a structure. NOTE – An LPS consists of both external and internal lightning protection system.
If the antenna is installed on the rooftop, e.g., antenna positions 2 of Figure 29, depending on the relative height of building and the installation of the antenna system, it may be considered to be inherently protected from direct lightning strikes or be impacted by or exposed to direct lightning strikes.
Figure 12 shows protection of the navigation light system in the equipment room. If the NL has internal control circuits or it is based on LED technology, then an SPD is required on the top of the tower to protect the lamp. This SPD can be integrated into the lamp box.
Refer to [IEC 61643-12] for the relevant information. If the NL is directly powered by PDB in the equipment room, an SPD should be integrated into the PDB. The bonding conductor of the PDB is recommended to be shorter than 1 m. The protection module of the navigation light monitoring unit can be installed in the NLCB or in the PDB.
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