Table of Contents

�1���� Scope������������
�2���� References���
�3���� Definitions���
������� 3.1���� Terms defined elsewhere
������� 3.2���� Terms defined in this Recommendation�����
�4���� Abbreviations and acronyms��
�5���� Reference configuration�����������
�6���� General requirements
������� 6.1���� Impulse withstand voltage levels��
������� 6.2���� Surge protective devices (SPDs)����
������� 6.3���� Earthing and bonding�����
�7���� Indirect lightning performance of a telecommunication line������������
������� 7.1���� Number of damages and risk assessment���
������� 7.2���� Tolerable risk����
�8���� Node exposure to lightning-induced surges�����������
������� 8.1���� Unshielded nodes�������������
������� 8.2���� Shielded nodes�
������� 8.3���� Effect of surge protective devices
Annex A � Environmental factor and installation factor����
Annex B � Refraction factor����
Annex C � Shielding factor����
Appendix I � Shield resistance of cables with metallic symmetric conductors����
Appendix II � Algorithm for computer code����
Appendix III � Collection area for flashes near a telecommunication line����
Appendix IV � Examples of calculation����
������ IV.1���� Italian survey��
������ IV.2���� Japanese survey�������������
������ IV.3���� German survey���������������
������ IV.4���� American survey������������
������ IV.5���� Final remarks��
Bibliography����