Ball lightning observation: an objective video-camera analysis report

TL;DR

This paper presents an objective video analysis of a probable ball lightning event, providing photometric and dynamical data that support its identification as ball lightning and offering a valuable record for further research.

Contribution

It provides the first objective video documentation and analysis of a probable ball lightning event, supporting its identification and aiding future studies.

Findings

Strong evidence supporting the BL nature of the luminous object

Objective video data for photometric and dynamical analysis

Comparison with existing models discussed

Abstract

In this paper we describe a video-camera recording of a (probable) ball lightning event and both the related image and signal analyses for its photometric and dynamical characterization. The results strongly support the BL nature of the recorded luminous ball object and allow the researchers to have an objective and unique video document of a possible BL event for further analyses. Some general evaluations of the obtained results considering the proposed ball lightning models conclude the paper.