Human Activity Impacted Space Weather
Our Cold War history is now offering scientists a chance to better understand the complex space system that surrounds us. Space weather — which can include changes in Earth's magnetic environment — are usually triggered by the sun’s activity, but recently declassified data on high-altitude nuclear explosion tests have provided a new look at the mechanisms that set off perturbations in that magnetic system. Such information can help support NASA’s efforts to protect satellites and astronauts from the natural radiation inherent in space.
Credits
Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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Animator
- Krystofer Kim (KBR Wyle Services, LLC)
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Graphic designer
- Mary P. Hrybyk-Keith (TRAX International)
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Science writer
- Mara Johnson-Groh (Wyle Information Systems)
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Scientist
- Dan Baker (University of Colorado)
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Producer
- Genna Duberstein (ADNET Systems, Inc.)
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Narrator
- Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC)
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Technical support
- Karen Fox (ADNET Systems, Inc.)
Series
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