IEC TR 60479-4 Effects of current on human beings and livestock Part 4: Effects of lightning strokes on human beings and livestock
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IEC TR 60479-4 Document Information:
Title
Effects of current on human beings and livestock Part 4: Effects of lightning strokes on human beings and livestock
Effets du courant sur le corps humain et sur les animaux Partie 4: Effets de la foudre sur le corps humain et sur les animaux
International Electrotechnical Commission
Publication Date:
Jul 1, 2004
Scope:
Scope and object
This technical report summarizes the basic parameters for lightning and their 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.
The intention is to show the differences of effects on human beings and livestock due to lightning strokes versus those effects of electric shocks derived from electrical systems.
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