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... To the extent that these assumptions are valid, the finite-amplitude stretching can be removed from the thunder signal and its peak frequency at the source can be estimated. This technique enables a rough estimate of the energy per unit length of the stroke to be made; the result is corrected for firstorder propagation effects.
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