PPT Slide
Satellite anomalies related to Space Weather are on the rise due to the increased use of composite materials instead of metal, and smaller, faster chip designs. The three principle anomaly types are: surface charging, internal charging, and Single Event Effects (SEE).
The Sun’s magnetic field is propagated far beyond our planetary system by the solar wind. The interaction between this interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) and Earth’s own magnetic field is a significant component of Space Weather.
The Ionosphere is a layer of the Earth’s upper atmosphere that contains free electrons and ions produced by solar UV radiation. Disruptions of the ionosphere can significantly affect radar, and radio communication.
The Sun powers both the space weather and the terrestrial weather machines. Solar events, i.e., explosions of charged particles and the dynamics of magnetic and electric fields, cause huge changes in the near-Earth space environment. Satellites and communication signals must traverse this electric space.
Solar-Terrestrial Environment