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The Ions are Coming!

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posted on May, 26 2007 @ 11:16 AM
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The ability to forecast radiation storms from CME of the Sun is critical to the ability to work in space safely
This is some news posted at NASA Space Weather
The Electrons being the lightest particle come first.
So the Electron Wave is now being used as a one hour forecast theory.
Critical to safe work in space is getting back in before the Radiation Ion Wave hits.

science.nasa.gov...

A scientist using the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) has found a way to forecast solar radiation storms. The new method offers as much as one hour advance warning, giving astronauts time to seek shelter and ground controllers time to safeguard their satellites when a storm is approaching.



The second advancement is of course the new NASA Stero Satellites and the ability to image the wave in 3D.


www.nasa.gov...

STEREO Overview

STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) is the third mission in NASA's Solar Terrestrial Probes program (STP). This two-year mission will provide a unique and revolutionary view of the Sun-Earth System. The two nearly identical observatories - one ahead of Earth in its orbit, the other trailing behind – will trace the flow of energy and matter from the Sun to Earth as well as reveal the 3D structure of coronal mass ejections and help us understand why they happen. STEREO will also provide alerts for Earth-directed solar ejections, from its unique side-viewing perspective adding it to the fleet of Space Weather detection satellites.

Large geomagnetic storms directed towards Earth can damage and even destroy satellites, are extremely hazardous to Astronauts when outside of the protection of the Space Shuttle or the International Space Station performing Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs), and they have been known to cause electrical power outages.




 
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