A study of geomagnetically induced currents in the UK national grid

This thesis examines the effect of geomagnetic disturbances on the UK power system. This is done in two parts. The characteristics of the ground magnetic field across the UK during frequent disturbances are determined. Using the UK Sub-Auroral Magnetometer Network, data are used from substorms durin...

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Main Author: Turnbull, Katie Louise
Published: Lancaster University 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.577562