Monitoring and Modeling Space Weather
How do we know what kind of "weather" we're having
in space? Scientists use a network of ground-based observatories combined
with satellite-based instruments to monitor solar activity, measure
magnetic
fields, and detect many types of radiation. They also use complex computer
models to help predict the ebb and flow of space weather systems.
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Scientists use a broad array of techniques and instruments to make the measurements needed ...
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Observations by Earth-orbiting satellites and other spacecraft have revolutionized our understanding ...
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Some observations of space weather phenomena are made by spacecraft. Other observations are ...
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Scientists who study space weather make extensive use of computer models to make sense of complex ...
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Meteorologists measure quantities like wind speed, rainfall amounts, and temperature. They ...
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Research Highlights
As turboprop and jet aircraft climb or descend under certain atmospheric conditions, they can inadvertently "seed" mid-level clouds, causing narrow bands of snow or rain to develop and fall to...
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