Simultaneous observation of lightning emission in different wave ranges of electromagnetic spectrum in Tien Shan mountains

Abstract Simultaneous registration of electromagnetic emission generated by atmospheric lightning discharges in the radio-frequency ( f  = 0.1–30 MHz), infrared ( λ  = 610–800 nm), ultraviolet ( λ  = 240–380 nm), and in the soft energy gamma-radiation ( E γ  = 0.1–4 MeV) ranges of electromagnetic spectrum was made synchronously in mountain conditions with complex detector system of the Tien Shan High-Mountain Cosmic Ray Station. We discuss preliminary results of these measurements and perspectives of future application of the multispectral investigation technique to study of the effects of thunderstorm activity.