Space weather
a natural hazard comprising a wide range of phenomena caused by solar activity
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can affect critical infrastructure. Critical infrastructure are those assets, systems and networks that provide functions necessary for our way of life
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events have emphasized the importance of space weather awareness and resilience
demands a combination of multiple mitigation measures
Resilience
Integrating considerations of space hazards into disaster risk reduction and resilience frameworks is imperative in order to pave the way for a safer and more sustainable technology dependent world
Space Weather
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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 Basics
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Discover the fundamentals of space weather, delving into what it encompasses and why it holds significant importance for societal resilience.
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Space Weather And Earth
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Understanding space weather is vital to reduce the risks and vulnerabilities imposed by an increasingly more dependent world on advanced technologies.
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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.
Space Weather And The Space Environment
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Space Weather And The Solar System
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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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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.
Space Weather And The Human Body
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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.
Space Weather And Mitigation Measures
C H A P T E R N ° 12 Magnetospheres
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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.
Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!
C H A P T E R N ° 11 Satellites
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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.
Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!
C H A P T E R N ° 10 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)
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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).
Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!
C H A P T E R N ° 9 Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
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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).
Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!
C H A P T E R N ° 8 Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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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!
C H A P T E R N ° 5 The Outer Space Environment: Radiation vs Space Radiation
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In today’s article, we will look closer at what radiation is and what the difference is between radiation found or created on Earth compared to that found in space (i.e., space radiation). Furthermore, we will discuss the difference between two types of space radiation and their impact on the space environment, and much more!
Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hope to see you again soon!
C H A P T E R N ° 1 Space Weather Basics
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Hoplon is delighted and happy to present to you its first article. In today’s article, we introduce the basics of space weather. We will answer questions like: ‘What is it?’ and ‘What type of solar activities can cause space weather?’.
Hoplon wishes you a pleasant read and hopes to see you again soon!