Predicting and understanding space weather will soon be even more vital than ever before. |
So what we're working on with these models is individual forecasts of particular storms. That would be what we're really pressed to look at now. |
There is an increased chance of blackouts due to magnetic currents on the power grids. This also creates more hazards for astronauts traveling through space. |
This is physics-based research that helps reveal the inner workings of the sun, and the researchers have demonstrated success with their technique. They have gone out on a limb, and their findings may have a huge impact on society. |
This prediction of an active solar cycle suggests we're potentially looking at more communications disruptions, more satellite failures, possible disruptions of electrical grids and blackouts, more dangerous conditions for astronauts. |
This prediction, if it's accurate, suggests we're potentially looking at more communication and navigation disruption. |
We hope to eventually be able to predict major events on the sun and to evaluate the impact of magnetic particles hitting the earth. |
What we have here is a prediction that the cycle is going to be very active, and what we need and what we're of course working on is to be able to predict individual storms with a couple days or hours in advance so the grids can take the action. |