LLSDA: Design and implementation of lightning location data analysis,
and visualization
Abstract
Visualization of lightning location data is a necessary step in
analyzing and researching lightning activity patterns. This article uses
C# and the cross-platform .NET framework to develop a lightning
location data analysis class library and the data-driven client to help
lightning researchers improve work efficiency and avoid repeated wheel
invention. Lightning Location System Data Analyzer (LLSDA) is a suite of
software tools that includes a .NET class library for software
developers and a desktop application for end users. LLSDA supports a
wide range of lightning location data formats, such as the University of
Washington (University of Washington) Global Lightning Location System
(WWLLN) and Beijing Huayun Dongfang ADTD Lightning Location System data
format, and maintains scalability, allowing the addition of other
lightning location data Format. The class library can easily read,
parse, and analyze lightning location data, and combined with
third-party frameworks can realize grid analysis. The desktop
application can be combined with MeteoInfo (a geographic information
system open-source project) for secondary development. It has a good GUI
and is an open-source tool suite for viewing and visualizing lightning
location system datasets.