Mathematical Constraints on the Use of Transmission Line Models for Simulating Initial Breakdown Pulses in Lightning Discharges

Caitano L. da Silva, New Mexico Tech, Langmuir Lab, Socorro, NM, United States, Ryan A. Merrill, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, Communications and Space Science Laboratory, University Park, PA, United States and Victor P Pasko, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, University Park, PA, United States