...exist except for the protection that our atmosphere and ozone layer provide us against the Sun’s radiation. Modern society is heavily dependent on a sophisticated electronic infrastructure that is highly vulnerable to cosmic dangers. Solar storms and...
... planet’s magnetic field. The further away from Earth, the more dangerous it becomes as, in space, the various radiation sources can damage our DNA much more easily and the risk of developing cancer is higher. In addition...
... use of a flexible sail rather than rigid panels offers several benefits, such as a far superior stowing capability, radiation resistance, resistance to micro-debris impact through self-healing properties, and extremely low mass. Furthermore, the...
... in under 10 minutes. Even assuming that all systems on DSCOVR continued to function in such a brutal solar wind and radiation environment, would it be possible today to effectively warn those who need to act to protect important military and civil...
...weather events are typically recognised: radio blackouts, solar radiation storms and geomagnetic storms. Radio blackouts occur when...altitudes than normal. The increased and lower altitude of radiation can, at this stage, seriously damage satellites in...
...be used regardless of its chemistry. This mode of operation can be feasible because most of the mass will be used as a radiation shield, which can be any material. Different elements have slightly different abilities to shield against galactic cosmic...