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We make complex valuable information into easily consumable knowledge on space weather and its impact on Earth, space and terrestrial infrastructure, the space environment, other celestial bodies, and astronauts without neglecting quality!

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Space Weather And The Human Body

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Space Weather And The Solar System

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Space Weather And Mitigation Measures

Gain a deeper understanding of the current mitigation measures employed in various sectors, including insights into the present state of space weather mitigation initiatives, as well as the intricate complexities involved in the development of new and effective ones.

Exploring and ultimately obtaining human settlement on various celestial bodies calls for the necessity of space weather awareness to effectively reduce the risks and vulnerabilities imposed by this natural hazard, thereby contributing to the success and safety of such ambitious endeavours.

Exploring the vast and intriguing solar system calls for a profound necessity of space weather awareness in order to effectively reduce the associated risks and vulnerabilities that emerge from such ambitious endeavors.

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Space Weather Basics

Understanding the intricate relationship between space weather and the complex space environment surrounding various celestial bodies is vital for enhancing resilience and effectively reducing the potential for disasters.

Understanding space weather is vital to reduce the risks and vulnerabilities imposed by an increasingly more dependent world on advanced technologies.

Discover the fundamentals of space weather, delving into what it encompasses and why it holds significant importance for societal resilience.

Space Weather And Earth

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Space Weather And The Space Environment

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Hoplon 6/2/25 Hoplon 6/2/25

C H A P T E R N ° 27 The Aviation Industry

Dear reader,

In today’s article, we will introduce and look closer at the relation between space weather and the aviation industry.

Moreover, we will explore how space weather interacts with the natural planetary defence systems of Earth and their connection to the potential space weather effects on the aviation industry. Additionally, we will investigate how the interdependency between certain critical infrastructures increases the vulnerability and, thus, risks to space weather impact. Lastly, we will discuss some of the risks and effects experienced by the industry from space weather impact.

Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!

Hoplon 5/19/25 Hoplon 5/19/25

C H A P T E R N ° 26 The Agricultural Sector

Dear reader,

In today’s article, we will look closer at the relation between space weather and the agricultural sector.

Moreover, we will explore the advanced technologies used within this sector and how these increase vulnerabilities to space weather impact. Additionally, we will explore 2024 space weather event, the Gannon Storm, and how it affected with the agricultural sector.

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C H A P T E R N ° 25 The Road Transport Sector

Hoplon 4/1/25 Hoplon 4/1/25

C H A P T E R N ° 25 Autonomous Vehicles

Dear reader,

In today’s article, we will look closer at the relation between space weather and fully autonomous vehicles.

Moreover, we will explore how space weather interferes with the process between satellites and ground receivers, and how this can increase safety risks and reduce proper driving capabilities for autonomous vehicles. Hoplon will provide an overview and discuss the connection between the implemented advanced technologies within autonomous vehicles, and their dependency on critical space infrastructure.

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Hoplon 3/17/25 Hoplon 3/17/25

C H A P T E R N ° 24 The Road Transport Sector

Dear reader,

In today’s article we will look closer at the relation between space weather, the road transport sector, and ground transportation systems. Moreover, we will discuss the effects from this natural hazard on the energy sector and satellite industry, and the consequential cascading effects on ground transportation systems like roads, traffic signals, and ground-based communication networks.

Additionally, we will present and discuss the relation between space weather and today’s electrical vehicles (EVs) and vehicles of the future, that is; artificially intelligent (AI) 5G vehicles (i.e., autonomous/self-driven cars). Lastly, mitigation measures will be presented and discussed.

Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!

Hoplon 3/3/25 Hoplon 3/3/25

C H A P T E R N ° 23 The Gannon Storm (2024) vs. The 2003 Halloween Storm

Dear reader,

In today’s articles, we will discuss and compare the 2024 Gannon Storm with the 2003 Halloween Storm.

We will provide a short recap on what caused the events, and look closer at details such as; ‘Magnetic field strengths’ and ‘Bz’ values. Furthermore, we will discuss the ranking of the 2024 event among other historical space weather events, and its frequency of occurrence.

Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!

C H A P T E R N ° 22 The Gannon Storm (2024)

 

Solar physicists  often refer to historical space weather events that have occurred decades ago. In previous articles, we have intr

Hoplon 2/17/25 Hoplon 2/17/25

C H A P T E R N ° 22 The May 2024 Space Weather Event

Dear reader,

In today’s article, we will explore the May 2024 space weather event. We will look closer at the cause and what happened during the event, and how this storm emphasizes some of the vulnerabilities within critical space and terrestrial (ground-based) infrastructures, such as the energy sector.

Moreover, we will discuss why this event highlights the need for better space weather forecasting and warning capabilities, and the vulnerabilities within the modern-day agricultural sector.

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Hoplon 2/3/25 Hoplon 2/3/25

C H A P T E R N ° 21 The Rail Transport Sector and Mitigation Measures

Dear reader,

In today’s article, we will furtherly explore the relation between space weather and the railway transport sector.

We will look closer at the creation of Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs) and its relation to the Earth’s atmosphere. Additionally, we will discuss the interdependencies within critical infrastructure with a focus on the railway sector and the risks and vulnerabilities associated with such dependencies. Lastly, a set of mitigation measures will be presented.

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C H A P T E R N ° 20 The 1972 Black Swan Event

 

Space weather is a natural hazard comprising a wide range of phenomena. These phenomena can cause different types of effects on critic

Hoplon 1/20/25 Hoplon 1/20/25

C H A P T E R N ° 20 The Rail Transport Sector

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will explore the relation between space weather and the rail transport sector. We will look closer at how and in what way space weather affects this sector, and discuss studies exploring the potential risk and vulnerabilities of space weather impact on the rail transport sector.

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Hoplon 1/6/25 Hoplon 1/6/25

C H A P T E R N ° 19 The 1972 Black Swan Event

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will explore the neglected 1972 ‘Black Swan’ space weather event.

We will look closer at what happened and how this storm highlights the critical space and terrestrial infrastructure’s vulnerability to similar space weather events. Additionally, we will discuss what caused the U.S. Navy to initiate a thorough investigation with personnel from the National Academy of Science, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), various U.S. Naval laboratories, and the Naval Post Graduate School.

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Hoplon 12/9/24 Hoplon 12/9/24

C H A P T E R N ° 18 Power Grid Systems and Mitigation Measures

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at different mitigation measures currently used and/or recommended against space weather impact in the form of Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GIC) on power grid systems. Moreover, we will present mitigation measures implemented and discussed in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

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Hoplon 11/25/24 Hoplon 11/25/24

C H A P T E R N ° 17 The Power Grid System

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In today’s article, we will look closer at the relation between space weather and power grid systems. Moreover, we will present the main damage and failure modes associated with Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GIC) loading in power grids.

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Hoplon 11/11/24 Hoplon 11/11/24

C H A P T E R N ° 16 The Energy Sector

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at the relation between space weather and the energy sector. Additionally, we will discuss how space weather affects the power grid systems directly and indirectly, and explore potential mitigation measures.

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Hoplon 10/28/24 Hoplon 10/28/24

C H A P T E R N ° 15 The Terrestrial Environment

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will discuss the recognition of space weather as a hazard to national and global critical infrastructures. Furthermore, we will explore the relation between space weather and the modern-day society.

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Hoplon 10/14/24 Hoplon 10/14/24

C H A P T E R N ° 14 The Aurora

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at the colorful phenomenon ‘the Aurora’. Furthermore, we will discuss the root cause of its creation and explore what causes the most vibrant aurora of the all.

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Hoplon 9/30/24 Hoplon 9/30/24

C H A P T E R N ° 13 The Earth's Atmospheric Layers

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at each of the different atmospheric layers of Earth. Furthermore, we will explore and discuss these atmospheric layers in relation to the activities happening on the Sun to get a better understanding of the relation between the Earth’s atmospheric layers and space weather.

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Hoplon 9/16/24 Hoplon 9/16/24

C H A P T E R N ° 12 Magnetospheres

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at the relation between incoming space radiation and planetary magnetic fields. Furthermore, we will discuss the importance of the relation between planetary magnetic fields and their strength, and atmospheric density in regards to a planet’s capability of shielding against space weather and, generally, space radiation.

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Hoplon 9/2/24 Hoplon 9/2/24

C H A P T E R N ° 11 Satellites

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at space weather and its impact on the exterior and interior of satellites. Furthermore, additional risks and consequences of impact on the exterior and interior of satellites will be presented and discussed, highlighting – among other topics - the importance of the creation and implementation of innovative mitigation measures for the safety of critical infrastructures.

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C H A P T E R N ° 10 Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO)

 

In previous articles, we introduced the first and second orbital class satellites can be launched into. In today’s article, we will,

Hoplon 8/19/24 Hoplon 8/19/24

C H A P T E R N ° 10 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at the third – and last – orbital class commonly used by agencies to launch satellites into: Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO), and its advantageous and disadvantageous. Additionally, SR Hoplon will discuss the interaction between space weather and the Van Allen Belts, and its impact on Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO).

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Hoplon 8/5/24 Hoplon 8/5/24

C H A P T E R N ° 9 Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at the second orbital class commonly used by agencies to launch satellites into: Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and its advantageous and disadvantageous. Additionally, we will discuss the interaction between space weather and the Van Allen Belts, and its impact on Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).

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Hoplon 7/22/24 Hoplon 7/22/24

C H A P T E R N ° 8 Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Dear reader

In today’s article, we will look closer at the first orbital class commonly used by agencies to launch satellites into: Low Earth Orbit (LEO), with additional knowledge provided on Polar Earth Orbit (PEO) and Sun-synchronous Orbit (SSO). Moreover, we will discuss the interaction between space weather and the Van Allen Belts, and its impact on Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!