The Lightning Field
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Title
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The Lightning Field
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Date created
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1977
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Measurements
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1 mile x 1 kilometer grid array
400 stainless teel poles arranged in a rectangular grid array (16 to the width, 25 to the length) and are spaced 220 feet apart.
The poles were constructed of type 304 stainless steel tubing with an outside diameter of two inches.
The average pole height is 6.28 meters (20 feet 7.5 inches)
The shortest pole height is 4.57 meters (15 feet)
The tallest pole height is 8.15 meters (26 feet 9 inches)
The solid, stainless steel tips were turned to match an arc having a radius of six feet.
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manufacturer
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Unknown manufacturer