Abstract
An exact expression for the electric field intensity of an idealized lightning return stroke is derived, and from it the charge moment equation approximation is obtained. Exact criteria for the validity of the moment equation are given, and it is shown that for observation distances greater than 50 km the moment equation probably provides an adequate representation of the wave front rise time as well as of all other features of the electric field wave form.
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