We’ll be having an Activity Report session on Thursday, 27 March 2025, from 13:30 to 14:30 JST (12:30 – 13:30 MYT).

The session will cover the following major progress highlights:
🚀 Rocket-triggered lightning campaign in Kanazawa
⚙️ Installation and operational progress of original observation systems in Malaysia
🔮 Future plans, outlook, and discussion

📍 Venue: Physical presentation at Kindai University
🌐 Live Streaming: Available on Facebook Live

Muhammad, U.F.F., Fauzi, M.U.F., Yusop, N., Ahmad, M.R., Baharudin, Z.A., Sabri, M.H.M., Takayanagi, Y., Salman, A.R., Morimoto, T., Ahmad, B.H. and Baharuddin, M.Z., 2024, September. Observation of Continuing Currents Produced by Negative Cloud-to-Ground Flashes of Tropical Thunderstorm. In ICLP 2024; 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection (pp. 481-486)

Salman, A.R., Ahmad, M.R., Sabri, M.H.M., Baharuddin, M.Z., Takayanagi, Y., Fauzi, M.U.F., Abd Aziz, M.Z.A., Hanaffi, F., Morimoto, T., Yamamoto, K. and Nordin, F.H., 2024, September. Design and Development of a Rocket-Triggered Lightning Facility in Malaysia. In ICLP 2024; 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection (pp. 21-26)

Roslan, H.S., Ahmad, M.R., Sumardi, A., Baharin, S.A.S., Yunus, M.M., Aris, N.A.M., Hwa, H.Y., Baharuddin, M.Z., Morimoto, T., Takayanagi, Y. and Kawasaki, Z., 2024, September. Relationship between Lightning Flashes and Three Flash Flood Events in Malacca Malaysia. In ICLP 2024; 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection (pp. 599-604)

Edris, M.Z.B., Ahmad, M.R., Hashim, N.M.Z., Baharin, S.A.S., Salim, S.I., Ibrahim, M.B.M., Baharuddin, M.Z., Takayanagi, Y., Akita, M., Morimoto, T. and Kawasaki, Z., 2024, September. Localization of Narrow Bipolar Events over Sumatra Island Based on VHF Interferometer and Magnetic Direction Finder Systems. In ICLP 2024; 37th International Conference on Lightning Protection (pp. 877-882)

Sabri, M.H.M., Ahmad, M.R., Takayanagi, Y., Baharin, S.A.S., Morimoto, T., Kawasaki, Z.I., Baharuddin, M.Z., Aziz, M.Z.A.A., Abdullah, M. and Cooray, V., 2024. Temporal characteristics of positive cloud-to-ground flashes from tropical thunderstorms. Atmospheric Research, 309, p.107549

Sabri, M.H.M., Ahmad, M.R., Takayanagi, Y., Edris, M.Z.B., Baharin, S.A.S., Morimoto, T., Kawasaki, Z.I., Baharuddin, M.Z. and Cooray, V., 2024. Observation of tropical positive cloud-to-ground flashes accompanied by chaotic and regular pulse trains. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 261, p.106285

RTL-3D: Collaborative Study of Kindai University in Japan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
The Real-Time Lightning 3D Imaging and Forecasting Project (RTL-3D) aims to reduce lightning-related fatalities and property damage in Malaysia and globally by forecasting lightning hazards. The project uses advanced algorithms to create 3D maps of lightning and charge distribution with high accuracy. Validation occurs through rocket-triggered lightning experiments, leading to the development of flood forecasting algorithms with over 90% accuracy. RTL-3D integrates advanced ICT infrastructure and lightning sensors for real-time monitoring across Malaysia, enhancing disaster preparedness. It also provides monitoring dashboards and applications for users such as fishermen and engineers. The project runs from June 2023 to May 2028 under the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), with collaboration between Japanese and Malaysian institutions, led by Professor Takeshi Morimoto (Kindai) and Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Riduan Ahmad (UTeM), and Associate Professor Dr. Farah Hani Nordin (UNITEN).

Morimoto, T., Ahmad, M.R., Baharuddin, M.Z., Wang, D., Yamamoto, K., Kudo, T., Al Kahtani, A.N., Abd Aziz, M.Z.A., Akita, M., Takayanagi, Y. and Kawasaki, Z.I., 2023, June. Real-time Lightning 3D Imaging and Forecasting Project in Malaysia for Sustainable and Reliable Supply of Energy and Storm Disaster Early Warning. In 2023 12th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning (APL) (pp. 1-4)