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Engineering articles on ESE technology, NFC 17-102, earthing systems, surge protection and real-world installation practice. Written by ORBITAL engineers.

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ESE Technology Updated 2026
How Lightning Strikes Form — The Physics Behind the Flash
Before you can protect a structure from lightning, you need to understand what lightning actually is. The formation process — from cloud charge separation to return stroke — determines everything about how protection systems are designed.
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Lightning strike formation
Lightning protection methods
Installation2026
The Four Types of Lightning Protection Methods Explained
Franklin rod, Faraday mesh, ESE lightning rod, charge dissipation — each works on a different principle. Here is what each method achieves and where it belongs.
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How lightning protection works
Installation2026
How Does a Lightning Protection System Work? The Three Components
Air terminals get all the attention, but they are actually the least critical part. The down conductor and earth termination system do the real work — here is why.
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Lightning protection workflow
Installation2026
Lightning Protection Workflow
How air terminals, down conductors and earthing work as one system — what LPS does and does not do, and why lightning needs a controlled path to ground.
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NFC 17-102 standard
Standards2026
A Deep Dive into NFC 17-102 — The ESE Lightning Protection Standard
NFC 17-102 is the French standard that defines how ESE lightning rods are tested, rated and installed. It is the primary reference for ESE installations worldwide. Here is what it actually says.
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Lightning strike formation
ESE Technology2026
How Lightning Strikes Form — The Physics Behind the Flash
Before you can protect a structure from lightning, you need to understand what lightning actually is. The formation process — from cloud charge separation to return stroke — determines everything about how protection systems are designed.
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Aviation lightning protection
Industry2026
Lightning Protection for Aviation — Airports, Towers and Air Vehicles
Aviation infrastructure faces some of the highest lightning risk of any sector. Radar systems, navigation aids, control towers and the aircraft themselves all require coordinated protection strategies.
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Protect electrical devices from lightning
Surge Protection2026
How to Protect Sensitive Electrical Devices from Lightning Surges
An external ESE lightning rod stops direct strikes. But lightning-induced surges travel through power lines, data cables and pipework — and can destroy equipment hundreds of metres from the strike point. Here is what stops them.
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Protect computers from lightning
Surge Protection2026
How to Protect Your Computers and IT Equipment from Lightning Damage
Every year, lightning destroys billions of dollars worth of IT equipment globally. Most of it is preventable. A practical guide to protecting computers, servers and networking equipment.
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Solar farm lightning protection
Industry2026
Lightning Protection for Solar Farms — Why Standard Designs Fall Short
Solar installations are fully exposed, spread over large areas, and loaded with sensitive power electronics. Standard lightning protection approaches often miss critical vulnerabilities. Here is what a proper solar LPS looks like.
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