@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{KernDikta2008,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Dikta, Gerhard},
  title     = {Bewerten von Sch{\"a}den durch Blitzeinwirkungen},
  series = {Elektropraktiker. 62 (2008), H. 4},
  journal   = {Elektropraktiker. 62 (2008), H. 4},
  isbn      = {0013-5569},
  pages     = {338 -- 342},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{KernBrocke2017,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Brocke, Ralph},
  title     = {Planung von Fangeinrichtungen mit dem dynamischen elektro-geometrischen Modell - M{\"o}gliche praktische Anwendungen},
  series = {12. VDE/ABB-Blitzschutztagung : Beitr{\"a}ge der 12. VDE/ABB-Fachtagung, 12.-13. Oktober 2017, Aschaffenburg},
  booktitle = {12. VDE/ABB-Blitzschutztagung : Beitr{\"a}ge der 12. VDE/ABB-Fachtagung, 12.-13. Oktober 2017, Aschaffenburg},
  isbn      = {978-3-8007-4459-6},
  pages     = {75 -- 82},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{KernBraun2013,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Braun, Christian},
  title     = {Neuerungen bei der Blitzschutznorm. Teil 2},
  series = {etz Elektrotechnik und Automation},
  volume    = {Bd. 134},
  journal   = {etz Elektrotechnik und Automation},
  number    = {H. 8},
  publisher = {VDE-Verlag},
  address   = {Wuppertal},
  issn      = {0170-1711},
  pages     = {66 -- 69},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{KernBraun2014,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Braun, Christian},
  title     = {Risk management according to IEC 62305-2 edition 2: 2010-12 assessment of structures with a risk of explosion},
  series = {2014 International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China},
  booktitle = {2014 International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Shanghai, China},
  organization    = {International Conference on Lightning Protection <2014, Shanghai>},
  pages     = {1237 -- 1242},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Risk management for structures with a risk of explosion should be considered very carefully when performing a risk analysis according to IEC 62305-2. In contrast to the 2006 edition of the standard, the 2010 edition describes the topic "Structures with a risk of explosion" in more detail. Moreover, in Germany separate procedures and parameters are defined for the risk analysis of structures with a risk of explosion (Supplement 3 of the German DIN EN 62305-2 standard). This paper describes the contents and the relevant calculations of this Supplement 3, together with a numerical example.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KernBeierlZischank2009,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Beierl, Ottmar and Zischank, Wolfgang},
  title     = {Calculation of the separation distance according to IEC 62305-3: 2006-10 - Remarks for the application and simplified methods},
  year      = {2009},
  abstract  = {[Paper of the X International Symposium on Lightning Protection 9th - 13th November, 2009 - Curitiba, Brazil. 6 pages] The international standard IEC 62305-3, published in 2006, requires as an integral part of the lightning protection system (LPS) the consideration of a separation distance between the conductors of the LPS and metal and electrical installations inside the structure to be protected. IEC 62305-3 gives two different methods for this calculation: a standard, simplified approach and a more detailed approach, which differ especially regarding the treatment of the current sharing effect on the LPS conductors. Hence, different results for the separation distance are possible, leading to some discrepancies in the use of the standard. The standard approach defined in the main part (Clause 6.3) and in Annex C of the standard in some cases may lead to a severe oversizing of the required separation distance. The detailed approach described in Annex E naturally gives more correct results. However, a calculation of the current sharing amongst all parts of the air-termination and downconductor network is necessary, in many cases requiring the use of network analysis programs. In this paper simplified methods for the assessment of the current sharing are presented, which are easy to use as well as sufficiently adequate.},
  subject      = {Blitzschutz},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{KernBeierlZischank2009,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander and Beierl, O. and Zischank, W.},
  title     = {DIN EN 62 305-3 - Berechnung des Trennungsabstands (Anmerkungen zur Anwendung der Berechnungsverfahren und vereinfachte Verfahren zur Absch{\"a}tzung der Stromaufteilung) / Kern, A. ; Beierl, O. ; Zischank, W.},
  series = {Elektropraktiker. 63 (2009), H. 3},
  journal   = {Elektropraktiker. 63 (2009), H. 3},
  publisher = {HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH},
  address   = {Berlin},
  isbn      = {0013-5569},
  pages     = {218 -- 222},
  year      = {2009},
  language  = {de}
}
@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}
}
@book{Kern2004,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Blitz- und {\"U}berspannungsschutz f{\"u}r Anlagen der regenerativen Energietechnik},
  publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen, Abt. J{\"u}lich},
  address   = {Aachen},
  year      = {2004},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern1998,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Beispiele f{\"u}r EMV-Maßnahmen in großfl{\"a}chigen Anlagen},
  series = {EMV von Geb{\"a}uden, Anlagen und Ger{\"a}ten : praktische Umsetzung der technischen, wirtschaftlichen und gesetzlichen Anforderungen f{\"u}r die CE-Kennzeichnung / Anton Kohling (Hrsg.). Gerd Balzer...},
  journal   = {EMV von Geb{\"a}uden, Anlagen und Ger{\"a}ten : praktische Umsetzung der technischen, wirtschaftlichen und gesetzlichen Anforderungen f{\"u}r die CE-Kennzeichnung / Anton Kohling (Hrsg.). Gerd Balzer...},
  publisher = {VDE-Verl.},
  address   = {Berlin [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {3-8007-2261-5},
  pages     = {408 S. : Ill., zahlr. graph. Darst.},
  year      = {1998},
  language  = {de}
}
@book{Kern1990,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Theoretische und experimentelle Untersuchung der Erw{\"a}rmung von Metallblechen bei Blitzeinschlag},
  publisher = {Univ. der Bundeswehr},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen},
  pages     = {219 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.},
  year      = {1990},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern1989,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Time dependent temperature distribution in metal sheets caused by direct lightning strikes},
  series = {Proceedings / Sixth International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering : 28. August - 1. September, 1989, Westin Canal Place Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA},
  journal   = {Proceedings / Sixth International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering : 28. August - 1. September, 1989, Westin Canal Place Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA},
  publisher = {Mississippi State University},
  address   = {Mississippi State, Miss.},
  year      = {1989},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Kern1993,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Physik der Blitzentladung und Blitzstrom-Parameter bei nat{\"u}rlichen Blitzen},
  year      = {1993},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern1995,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Blitz-St{\"o}rschutz als Maßnahme der EMV am Beispiel einer ausgedehnten Industrieanlage},
  year      = {1995},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern1996,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Blitz-Schutzzonen mit Schirmungen und Schnittstellen},
  series = {Blitzschutz f{\"u}r Geb{\"a}ude und elektrische Anlagen : Vortr{\"a}ge der VDE/ABB-Fachtagung am 29. Februar und 1. M{\"a}rz 1996 in Kassel / Veranst.: Ausschuß Blitzschutz und Blitzforschung (ABB) im VDE-Verband Dt. Elektrotechniker e.V. Wiss. Tagungsleit.: F. Noack. - (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker: VDE-Fachbericht ; 49)},
  journal   = {Blitzschutz f{\"u}r Geb{\"a}ude und elektrische Anlagen : Vortr{\"a}ge der VDE/ABB-Fachtagung am 29. Februar und 1. M{\"a}rz 1996 in Kassel / Veranst.: Ausschuß Blitzschutz und Blitzforschung (ABB) im VDE-Verband Dt. Elektrotechniker e.V. Wiss. Tagungsleit.: F. Noack. - (Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker: VDE-Fachbericht ; 49)},
  publisher = {VDE-Verl.},
  address   = {Berlin [u.a.]},
  isbn      = {3-8007-2161-9},
  pages     = {239 S. : graph. Darst.},
  year      = {1996},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern1998,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Ert{\"u}chtigung des Blitzschutzsystems f{\"u}r ein B{\"u}rogeb{\"a}ude auf der Basis von VDE V 0185 Teil 100 (ENV 61024-1) und VDE 0185 Teil 103 (IEC 1312-1)},
  year      = {1998},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern2000,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Aktueller Stand zu Risikoabsch{\"a}tzungen bei Blitzeinschl{\"a}gen - Was ist neu in der IEC 61662 Edition 2?},
  year      = {2000},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern2007,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Neue deutsche Blitzschutz-Normung. Reihe DIN EN 62305 / VDE 01 85-305-x:2006},
  series = {Der Eisenbahningenieur. 58 (2007), H. 8},
  journal   = {Der Eisenbahningenieur. 58 (2007), H. 8},
  isbn      = {0013-2810},
  pages     = {18 -- 22},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Kern2006,
  author    = {Kern, Alexander},
  title     = {Die neuen Blitzschutznormen der Reihe DIN EN 62305 (VDE 0185-305-x)},
  series = {ETZ : Elektrotechnik + Automation. 2006 (2006), H. 2},
  journal   = {ETZ : Elektrotechnik + Automation. 2006 (2006), H. 2},
  isbn      = {0170-1711},
  pages     = {42 -- 45},
  year      = {2006},
  language  = {de}
}