Due to the increasing cost of failures of electrical and electronic systems, caused by electromagnetic effects of lightning. Of particular importance are electronic systems used in data processing and storage as well as process control and safety for plants of considerable capital cost, size and complexity (For which plant outages are very undesirable for cost and safety reasons). 

Today’s world is full of electronic products and devices that are susceptible to damage from over-voltage surges. Whether the cause is static discharge or lightning, Over-voltage surges can quickly destroy consumer electronics or sophisticated electronic packages used in industrial and commercial applications. 

There are no devices nor methods capable of modifying the natural weather phenomena to the extent that they can prevent lightning discharges. Lightning flashes to, Or nearby, structures (Or services connected to the structures). Are hazardous to people, to the structures themselves, their contents and installations as well as to services. This is why the application of lightning protection measures is essential.