Scientists Establish Benchmarks for Extreme Space Weather Events
Today, scientists have just made a major breakthrough in understanding extreme space weather. By setting a series of benchmarks that measure the intensity of extreme space weather events, they are now able to better track and prepare for the potential impacts of these events. This is a critical step in protecting the safety of Earth-orbiting satellites, astronauts and other technology.
The new benchmarks measure the intensity of space weather events by tracking changes in the magnetic field, electric field and radiation environment of Earth’s magnetosphere. By being able to measure these parameters, scientists can now more accurately predict the potential impacts of extreme space weather on our planet.
This is a major step forward in the scientific community’s understanding of extreme space weather, and its potential impacts on Earth. It is also an important step in protecting our technology and astronauts from the potential dangers of extreme space weather.
source: Phys.org