Position determination of red sprites by scattering of VLF subionospheric transmissions

VLF sprites are identified by high angle scattering of VLF transmissions by the highly conducting plasma columns which are observed as the luminous structure of “red sprites”. By using multiple receivers and/or transmitters the location of the sprite plasma can be determined using existing VLF methods. It is shown that the complex electrical structure of sprites leads to uncertainties in the position determination. However, these are normally no more than the lateral width of the sprite structure itself.