Lightning Detection Station
Infrastructure0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 772 × Lightning Detection Station
📋 Description
Ground-based sensor for lightning strike location
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $125,000 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 772 units
- Total Alternative Value: $96,500,000 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could install 772 lightning detection stations across Australia
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.bom.gov.au/australia/lightning/about-lightning.shtml
- Senate Reference: FOI 2024-25/136 - Capital Works Program
- Calculation Notes: Based on BOM Lightning Detection Network expansion budget
- Last Verified: 10 November 2024