Lightning risk assessment for structure / Muhammad Ammar Sahimi

This paper presents the method of lightning risk assessment for the structure by using the Malaysian Standard. The aim of this study is to determine the risk for the structure located at rural area from lightning activity and to provide the suitable lightning protection measures in order to reduce the risk for the structure lower than tolerable risk. To achieve this aim, the following objectives have been identified: to evaluate the risk analysis for the structure using Malaysian Standard and to determine the suitable protection for the structure. In order to evaluate whether or not lightning protection of an object is needed, risk assessment in accordance with the procedures contained in IEC MS 62305.