GeoRayos Web and App. Lightning protection in Argentina to Increase Awareness

Abstract

It has been demonstrated that the way to change behaviours and misconceptions about concepts, in this case lightning protection, requires continuity over time and interdisciplinary work. The GeoRayos Project was born more than 6 years ago trying to provide a tool both in the operational part of the meteorological alerts, as well as in the protection of people. In this context we present the evolution of GeoRayos, which shows the importance of the synergy between different institutions in order to carry out our objectives. This new version has a differentiated structure for the general public and for decision-makers, with the addition of information on protection and social networks. Nowadays, GeoRayos is currently used by decision makers from various institutions such as Civil Defense, National Fire Management Service, and National Parks, as well as meteorologists from the Argentine National Meteorological Service.