Lightning is one of the most underrated weather hazards. It makes every thunderstorm a potential killer, whether it produces one bolt or one thousand bolts.
Each year, lightning kills 20-30 people on average and injures more than 100s. Tornadoes, hail, and wind gusts get the most attention, but only lightning can strike outside the storm. It is the first thunderstorm hazard to arrive and the last to leave.
Because lightning is one of the most unpredictable characteristics of a thunderstorm, no one can guarantee an individual or group absolute protection from it. However, in this blog, we share how Manav can help you detect and predict lightning strikes from its device Lightning Management and Alert System (LMAS).
What is Lightning Management and Alert System (LMAS)?
The Lightning Management and Alert System provides audiovisual warnings of storms or lightning. This allows people to take precautions and necessary safety measures, thus saving lives and livestock.
The system predicts the occurrence of storms or lightning based on the surrounding environment. It pre-empts the environment and pushes all sensitive and high-value electrical assets on auxiliary power till unsafe conditions exist. When in safe condition, the safety system moves these assets back to the main power, thus protecting high-value and sensitive assets.
Why Lightning Safety Is Important
There is a saying, “When thunder roars, go indoors.” Lightning is one of the most powerful and unpredictable forces of nature. While it often gets less attention than other storm dangers like tornadoes or heavy winds, it can be just as deadly — or even more so. A single lightning strike can cause serious injuries, damage electrical systems, start fires, or lead to loss of life. Lightning is hazardous because it can strike even when a storm is far away, or the skies are clear.
That’s why lightning safety is something we should all take seriously. Knowing how to protect yourself can make all the difference, whether at work, home, or outdoors. Simple actions like heading indoors when you hear thunder, staying away from electrical equipment, and using alert systems like LMAS can save lives. When it comes to lighting, being prepared is always better than being caught off guard.
How Does LMAS Work?
A Lightning Management and Alert System (LMAS) uses sensors and algorithms to detect lightning, predict storms, and issue alerts to ensure safety. These alerts are often sent through sirens, text messages, or other communication channels, allowing people to take necessary precautions.
A one-of-a-kind system that provides the capability to manage lightning hazards by intelligently mitigating a lightning stick and providing a full-scale alert that ensures every person is in a safe zone.
The LMS (Lightning Management System) predicts storms and manages high energy dissipation. The LAS (Lightning Alert System) alerts the authorities of the prevailing unsafe conditions caused by lightning. LAS is integrated with LMS electronically to form LMAS that detects, predicts, measures, and annunciates the storm and lightning conditions in a given environment, thus providing safety and reliability.
Working of LMS (Lightning Management System)
The LMS is an active bipolar lightning protection system that predicts the occurrence of storms or lightning based on the surrounding environment. It pre-empts the environment and pushes all sensitive and high-value electrical assets on auxiliary power till unsafe conditions exist. In return for safe condition, the safety system returns to main power, thus predicting & providing complete protection to the surrounding environment. It dissipates the high energy through a dedicated path, ensuring safe operations of Low Volume (LV) and Ultra Low Volume (ULV) components during storm or lightning.
Working of LAS (Lightning Alert System)
A Lightning Alert System (LAS) is an electronic device that triggers a warning with the help of a hooter and alert lights. Thus, it alerts the people around the vicinity to disperse to a safe zone and helps achieve zero accidents or incidents during this unsafe period.
Key Features of Lightning Management and Alert System (LMAS)
Who Can Benefit from LMAS?
- Industries and Organizations benefit from LMAS :
- Electrical Infrastructure: LMAS is particularly valuable for industries with critical electrical infrastructure, such as power plants, substations, and telecommunication facilities, where lightning strikes can cause significant damage and downtime.
- Rail Transportation: LMAS plays a crucial role in ensuring safety for smooth rail operations and passenger security by mitigating the risks of equipment failures and accidents caused by lightning.
- Industrial Settings: By minimizing the risk of fire, explosions, electrical damage, and downtime, LMAS helps to enhance safety, protect assets, and ensure business continuity in industrial settings.
- Any Organization with Critical Assets: Any organization with valuable assets, equipment, or infrastructure vulnerable to lightning strikes can benefit from the proactive protection LMAS offers.
2. Individuals benefit from LMAS:
- People working in areas prone to lightning: The safety measures LMAS provides can benefit individuals working in areas with high lightning activity, such as construction sites, outdoor events, or near power lines.
- Residents in areas with high lightning risk: Residents who experience frequent lightning storms can benefit from the peace of mind that LMAS provides, knowing that their homes and property are protected.
Conclusion:
Manav, a global leader in the electrical sector, offers solutions to detect lightning strikes with its own product, LMAS. It combines a Lightning Management System (LMS) and a Lightning Alert System (LAS) to provide a comprehensive lightning protection solution. The component is designed to detect, predict, and mitigate lightning strikes, providing alerts for safety and reliability. LMAS ensures business continuity and minimizes downtime to reduce the risk of electrical fires.
Lightning may be silent one moment and deadly the next, but with LMAS, you’re no longer caught off guard. Whether you’re running a power plant, managing a rail network, or simply living in a lightning-prone area, LMAS gives you the power to predict, protect, and prevent. With innovative technology and quick alerts, Manav’s LMAS helps keep you safe when the weather turns bad. It’s more than just a safety tool — it gives you peace of mind. So, when you hear thunder, you’ll already know what to do.