Perytons and their Possible Sources

TL;DR

This paper investigates terrestrial signals called perytons, exploring potential sources like lightning phenomena, and suggests that NBPs and TGFs could be responsible for these signals.

Contribution

It proposes that lightning-related phenomena, specifically NBPs and TGFs, are likely sources of perytons, advancing understanding of their origins.

Findings

Lightning phenomena are plausible sources of perytons.

NBPs and TGFs are identified as key investigational candidates.

Terrestrial signals with pulsar-like dispersion may originate from atmospheric events.

Abstract

Perytons are terrestrial signals that exhibit dispersion measure (DM) similar to pulsars. In trying to identify terrestrial sources of such perytons, investigation into signals from airborne equipment (aircraft), RFI emissions from electronics and lightning phenomenon reveals that the possible sources of perytons could be lightning phenomenon. Narrow Bipolar Pulses (NBPs) and Terrestrial Gamma Flashes (TGFs) are good investigational candidates.