@inproceedings{KernDikta2009,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Dikta, Gerhard},
  title     = {Probability of damage of electrical and electronic systems due to indirect lightning flashes - investigation of data from German insurance companies},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {In the presented paper data collected from the field related to damage statistics of electrical and electronic apparatus in household are reported and investigated. These damages (total number approx. 74000 cases), registered by five German insurance companies in 2005 and 2006, were adviced by customers as caused by lightning overvoltages. With the use of stochastical methods it is possible, to reasses the collected data and to distinguish between cases, which are with high probability caused by lightning overvoltages, and those, which are not. If there was an indication for a direct strike, this case was excluded, so the focus was only on indirect lightning flashes, i.e. only flashes to ground near the structure and flashes to or nearby an incoming service line were investigated. The data from the field contain the location of damaged apparatus (residence of the policy holder) and the distances of the nearest cloud-to-ground stroke to the location of the damage registered by the German lightning location network BLIDS at the date of damage. The statistical data along with some complementary numerical simulations allow to verify the correspondence of the Standards rules used for IEC 62305-2 with the field data and to define some correction needs. The results could lead to a better understanding whether a damage reported to an insurance company is really caused by indirect lightning, or not.},
  subject      = {Blitzschutz},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernKrichel2004,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Krichel, Frank},
  title     = {Considerations about the lightning protection system of mains independent renewable energy hybrid-systems - practical experiences},
  series = {Journal of electrostatics. 60 (2004), H. 2-4},
  journal   = {Journal of electrostatics. 60 (2004), H. 2-4},
  isbn      = {0304-3886},
  pages     = {257 -- 263},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernZischankHeidleretal.1998,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Zischank, Wolfgang J. and Heidler, Fridolin and Wiesinger, J. [u.a.]},
  title     = {Shielding effectiveness of reinforced concrete cable ducts carrying partial lightning currents},
  series = {Conference proceedings : 14th - 18th September 1998, [Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, United Kingdom] / organised by: School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom},
  journal   = {Conference proceedings : 14th - 18th September 1998, [Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, United Kingdom] / organised by: School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom},
  address   = {Birmingham},
  year      = {1998},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernThomsen1994,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Thomsen, M.},
  title     = {Comparison of single point and equipotential bonding for I\&C systems of large-area industrial sites},
  series = {Volume of proceedings : Budapest, Hungary, September 19-23, 1994 / organized by: Technical University of Budapest},
  journal   = {Volume of proceedings : Budapest, Hungary, September 19-23, 1994 / organized by: Technical University of Budapest},
  publisher = {Techn. Univ.},
  address   = {Budapest},
  pages     = {Getr. Z{\"a}hlung [ca. 610 S.]},
  year      = {1994},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernDrumm1994,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Drumm, F.},
  title     = {Survey of the lightning threat for aircraft based on natural lightning data and fixed in the German Standard DIN VG 95371 / Part 10},
  series = {Proceedings of the 1994 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity : May 14 - 27, 1994, Bundesakademie f{\"u}r Wehrverwaltung und Wehrtechnik Mannheim ; final report / [conference chairman Jan Luiken TerHaseborg]},
  journal   = {Proceedings of the 1994 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity : May 14 - 27, 1994, Bundesakademie f{\"u}r Wehrverwaltung und Wehrtechnik Mannheim ; final report / [conference chairman Jan Luiken TerHaseborg]},
  publisher = {Bundesakad. f{\"u}r Wehrverwaltung und Wehrtechnik},
  address   = {Mannheim},
  pages     = {IX, 492 S : Ill., graph. Darst},
  year      = {1994},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernRothWiedmann1992,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Roth, J. and Wiedmann, J.},
  title     = {Comparison of the damage for various types of fibre reinforced composites due to different lightning test standards (MIL-STD 1757 A, German military VG-standard 96903)},
  series = {Proceedings of the 1992 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity : October 6-8, 1992, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ.},
  journal   = {Proceedings of the 1992 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity : October 6-8, 1992, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ.},
  publisher = {U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration},
  address   = {[Atlantic City, N.J.]},
  pages     = {Getr. Z{\"a}hl. : Ill. + addendum},
  year      = {1992},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernZischank1992,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Zischank, Wolfgang J.},
  title     = {The effect of parallel wires on the longitudinal voltage drop along shielded cables},
  series = {Conference proceedings : 21st International Conference on Lightning Protection, Berlin Congress Center (BCC) Germany, September 22 - 25, 1992 = 21. Internationale Blitzschutzkonferenz / [proceedings ed. staff: J. Pilling ...]},
  journal   = {Conference proceedings : 21st International Conference on Lightning Protection, Berlin Congress Center (BCC) Germany, September 22 - 25, 1992 = 21. Internationale Blitzschutzkonferenz / [proceedings ed. staff: J. Pilling ...]},
  publisher = {VDE-Verl.},
  address   = {Berlin [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {3-8007-1885-5},
  pages     = {570 S : Ill., graph. Darst., Kt.},
  year      = {1992},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KernWiesingerZischank1991,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Wiesinger, J. and Zischank, Wolfgang J.},
  title     = {Calculation of the longitudinal voltage along metal tubes caused by lightning currents and protection measures},
  series = {Seventh International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering : Dresden, August 26 - 30 1991},
  journal   = {Seventh International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering : Dresden, August 26 - 30 1991},
  publisher = {Techn. Univ.},
  address   = {Dresden},
  year      = {1991},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Kern1991,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Simulation and measurement of melting effects on metal sheets caused by direct lightning strikes},
  series = {1991 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity : proceedings of a conference ... held at Cocoa Beach, Florida, April 16-19, 1991 / NASA},
  journal   = {1991 International Aerospace and Ground Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity : proceedings of a conference ... held at Cocoa Beach, Florida, April 16-19, 1991 / NASA},
  address   = {Washington, DC},
  year      = {1991},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Kern1990,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {The heating of metal sheets caused by direct lightning strikes-model and measurement},
  series = {20th ICPL / International Conference on Lightning Protection, Congress-Center Casino Interlaken, Switzerland, September 24-28, 1990 = Internationale Blitzschutzkonferenz, Congress-Center Casino Interlaken, Schweiz, 24.-28. September 1990},
  journal   = {20th ICPL / International Conference on Lightning Protection, Congress-Center Casino Interlaken, Switzerland, September 24-28, 1990 = Internationale Blitzschutzkonferenz, Congress-Center Casino Interlaken, Schweiz, 24.-28. September 1990},
  publisher = {Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein},
  address   = {[Z{\"u}rich]},
  pages     = {[522] S. (getr. Z{\"a}hl.) : Ill.},
  year      = {1990},
  language  = {en}
}