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IEC TR 60479-4:2020 ED3

Feb 2020 Current

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Abstract

IEC TR 60479-4:2020 (E) summarizes the basic parameters for lightning and its variability insofar as they apply to human beings and livestock. The possible direct and indirect interactions of strikes with bodies of living beings are indicated. The resulting effects caused by lightning currents for the organism are described. This document shows the differences of effects on human beings and livestock due to lightning strokes versus those effects of electric shocks derived from electrical systems. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) lightning occurence and climatory effects around the world are depicted; b) direct strike description is extended; c) step voltage effects are expanded; d) upward streamer explanation is enhanced; e) other direct or indirect related effects to lightning injuries to the human body are specified; f) various safety procedures and related possibilities with respect to the personsal danger of lightning are presented.

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Standard from IEC
Published: February 26 2020
Edition: 3
Document type: TR
Pages
ISBN: 9782832278888

Publisher: IEC
Distributor: IEC
ICS: 13.200
ICS: 29.020
International TC: TC 64

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Adopted by: NF EN 61191-2:2020
Adopted by: SN EN 61191-2:2017
Revises: IEC TR 60479-4:2011 ED2

IEC TR 60479-4:2020 ED3

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