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Post date: Dec 26, 2013 11:52:09 AM
source: metoffice.gov.uk
Space weather
is driven by energetic particles from the Sun
what is the impact on earth ?
Solar storms
that can disrupt satellites, radio communications and power grids
The Met Office is to begin offering daily forecasts about the weather in space.
The 24 hour service will aim to help businesses and government departments by providing early warnings of solar storms that can disrupt satellites, radio communications and power grids.
The first forecast is expected to be available spring 2014
Space weather is driven by energetic particles from the Sun.
Solar flares and eruptions in the Sun's atmosphere - known as coronal mass ejections - are powerful sources of potentially destructive solar storms.
They have the potential to damage sensitive satellite components and induce current surges strong enough to knock out power grids on Earth.
A massive blackout in Quebec in 1989 has been attributed to a solar storm.
space weather is essential as part of National Grid's procedures for running the electricity transmission network securely and safely."
source: bbc.co.uk
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