Lightning "detection" systems detect the electromagnetic signatures that are the by-product of actual lightning strikes. Lightning "prediction" senses and evaluates the shifts and changes in the electrostatic field that precede the occurrence of an actual lightning strike. This is the reason why our unique lightning prediction technology has always been able to provide warning before the first strike. According to a leading lightning detection manufacture's specification sheet, they need three strikes within 10 miles before they achieve peak operation. What if the first strike is right on top of you?

The THOR GUARD system has been designed to offer various sensitivity levels in order to satisfy a diverse range of client needs and geophysical locations. In a typical user-selected range (12 mile/2 miles) the system would provide 8 to 20 minutes advance warning. It is important to note that lightning does not need to be visible before a warning is given. Our unique "Field Collapse Counter" is the most accurate lightning detection method in existence today and will respond to subtle migrations of potentially dangerous energy.

This is not an issue when using a THOR GUARD system because we are predicting strike probabilities for your immediate area of concern and updating the data 50 times a second.

For lightning detection systems, however, the choice of the correct range is critical. The most recent data from a 1998 study by Messrs. Holle & Lopez (Severe Storm Center) would indicate that the minimum acceptable range from the last strike should be no less than 6-8 miles. This obviously would indicate that waiting for lightning to reach the previous standard of a 0-5 mile range, is dangerous. The new data also challenges the popular "Flash to Bang" theory because lightning can rarely be seen and/or thunder heard, as far away as 6-8 miles

While appearing to be independent and objective, many of these associations have in fact been created to further the best interests of one company. If you look closely at the makeup of these groups, you will notice many of the same names listed as Board Members, employees and advisors. Further scrutiny will reveal an association with a dominant lightning detection manufacturer. While offering some pertinent advice on lightning, most of these organizations are critical of our products because it is in their financial best interest to do so.

THOR GUARD is the only stand-alone lightning warning system used by the PGA Tour (see "Customer Responses"), the LPGA Tour, the PGA Senior Tour, Buy.com Tour, Golden Bear Tour, Lone Star Tour, and all PGA major championships. THOR GUARD can be found at 75 USGA sections, 9 PGA sections, the PGA of America, at all USGA championships (lightning detection equipment occasionally used at USGA events), and was at every Atlanta Olympic venue except Sailing. Our system has been "tournament tested" through thousand's of hours of operation - NO False alerts - NO late notices. Don't take our word for it, check it out!.

No it is not true! Actually there are several patents on the system dating back to the 1970's proving its unique abilities and adherence to a strict database system. The, further enhancement of this science is proprietary and therefore not available for publication.

If you should hear that the THOR GUARD product is not a "protection" device or system, that would be correct. We offer lightning "warning" systems, not "protection" systems. According to the "Lightning Protection Institute" a lightning "protection" device provides actual protection against a strike. In this category are surge suppressors, lightning rods, grounding systems, large buildings, etc. THOR GUARD WARNS PEOPLE, BEFORE A STRIKE WILL HIT, TO GO AND SEEK "PROTECTION"! Any company that represents that a lightning detector or horn warning system is lightning "protection" does not understand the facts.

The normal range of one "horn cluster" (six, air-horns) is 700-800 yards, in a 360° pattern. Typography, tree density, air moisture content and ambient noise are all factors that will affect performance, (Example: A normal 18-hole golf layout will need (1) Base Transmitter/Horn Cluster and (2) Remote Receiver/Horn Cluster locations.

More than 95% of all new installations now utilize solar power as the primary power source (not just as a backup like competitive systems). We actually prefer the solar option because access to external power is expensive and unreliable. We have also discovered that battery life (12 volt) may also be extended.

No, our system does not shut down due to cloud to cloud discharges. Because we monitor the electrostatic atmosphere and compare all readings to a finite database, we seldom issue false warnings that result in out horns being activated. Do you think that all the professional golf tours and other clients would continue to utilize our products after-years of experience if we gave false-readings?