EMTP Modelling of Direct Lightning Strikes to the GSM Base Station Tower
Abstract
This paper presents a numerical model for the GSM base station electromagnetic transient analysis. The model is based on the use of the well-known ATP-EMTP computer program. A complete GSM base station tower model combined with a detailed model of the base station earthing grid is proposed. A distributed parameters line model is employed, with Heidler’s type surge current source representing direct lightning strike to the GSM base station tower. A new analytical expressions for distributed parameters of the Clark’s model are derived using the average potential method.
Slavko Vujević
Professor Emeritus
An expert in electrical engineering, particularly known for his contributions to numerical modeling of electromagnetic phenomena, lightning protection, and grounding. Throughout his career, he was a key member of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture in Split, where he taught, mentored students, and actively participated in scientific research and international professional organizations.
