Calculation of the dynamics of the initiation of streamer flashes that provide the NBE VHF signal profile and the VHF phase wave propagation velocity

Abstract

In this supplementary article to Kostinkskiy et al. (2020), we evaluate how it is possible to initiate and synchronize the start of a large number of streamer flashes, which can provide a powerful VHF signal, in the time range of ~1-3 us. As described in Kostinskiy et al. (2020), we will assume streamer flashes occur due to the voluminous network of 'air electrode' (Eth-volumes), the number of which is dynamically supported in highly turbulent regions of a thundercloud until an extensive air shower (EAS) passes through this region. The first numerical estimates are given herein. In the near future we plan a separate article based on these estimates, where we will present the main points in more detail.