Spider Lightning Characterization: Integrating Optical, NLDN, and GLM Detection

Here, we investigate the characteristics of spider lightning analyzing individual flashes as well overall electric storm system. From July to November 2022, optical camera systems captured visually spectacular in Southwest Florida. The aspects and activities discharges were analyzed by merging video images with flash data from National Detection Lightning Network (NLDN) Geostationary Mapper (GLM). Spider primarily occurred during later stages activity when there was a decrease count locations drifting apart. propagation path discharge predominantly luminous exhibited an extended duration, ranging 300 ms 1720 ms, most remaining continuously illuminated. Occasionally, observed produced cloud-to-ground (CG) along their paths. This study represents first attempt utilize images, NLDN, GLM correlation between visual events detection networks. These combined datasets facilitated characterization discharges.