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Great work displayed in this paper showing the process of "tuning" models to observations for the seeking of understanding how geomagnetic phenomena interacts with our environment 🌍. " The ICON observed penetrating electric field enhancement is on the same order of magnitude as the MAGE simulations. Hence, the MAGE simulation of penetrating electric field is demonstrated by the ICON observation in this event."

Geomagnetically Induced Currents Research on 330KVA Transformers # Space Wearther Events.

Read our newest paper (Open Access, early access) on how to bring down the impact of (receiver) noise by facilitating arrays of #GNSS receivers . The work is entitled "Improving GNSS Meteorology by Fusing Measurements of Several Co-located Receivers on the Observation Level" and can be found under the link below Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy | University of Stuttgart https://lnkd.in/e4_33YmC

We featured the spectacular view from Stratodynamics' HiDRON™ stratospheric glider on last month's cover. Based on data collected during flights like that, there is a new academic paper just published in the 'Atmospheric Measurement Techniques' journal of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) entitled: « High-altitude balloon-launched uncrewed aircraft system measurements of atmospheric turbulence and qualitative comparison with infrasound microphone response » by Anisa H., Ryan D. Nolin, Gary Pundsack, Nick Craine, Aliaksei Stratsilatau and Sean C. C. Bailey. Read using the following link: https://lnkd.in/gADu4sMC 🏷️ #atmosphericresearch #stratosphere #uas 🏞️ 🛩️ 🪽 📡 🎈 🏫 📸 Stratodynamics

Actually we can have BOTH “Weather (forecasting)” AND “Wireless” if both sides enter into a better search for win/win technical options instead of being so assertive. Why can’t #FCC & #NTIA take a leadership role in fostering a much better and objective dialogue on this issue on all sides?

The newest NASA Earth science satellite successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Feb 8, 2024. From hundreds of km's above Earth, PACE will study the impact of tiny, often invisible things: microscopic life in water and microscopic particles in the air. PACE is a mission that will use the unique vantage point of space to study some of the smallest things that can have the biggest impact.  With the combination of a hyperspectral instrument and polarimeters, PACE will provide insights into the interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, and how a changing climate affects these interactions. Microscopic phytoplankton in the ocean can develop into blooms vast enough to be visible from orbit. PACE’s hyperspectral OCI (Ocean Color Instrument) will measure oceans and other waterbodies across a spectrum of ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light. This will enable scientists to track the distribution of phytoplankton and—for the first time from space—identify which communities of these organisms are present on daily, global scales. Scientists and coastal resource managers can use the data to help forecast the health of fisheries, track harmful algal blooms, and identify changes in the marine environment. The spacecraft also carries two polarimeter instruments that will detect how sunlight interacts with particles in the atmosphere. These data can provide researchers with new information on atmospheric aerosols and cloud properties, as well as air quality at local, regional, and global scales. Though NASA has been studying aerosols from space for decades—observing their location and abundance—PACE and its SPEXone and HARP2 polarimeters will change the game. The instruments will reveal the shape and size of aerosols, helping scientists answer questions about where they come from and how they might influence other parts of the Earth system. After launch on February 8, the spacecraft successfully contacted ground stations on Earth, providing teams with early readings of its postlaunch status, health, operation, and capabilities. A full postlaunch assessment review of PACE’s readiness to move into the operational phase of its mission will be conducted in the coming weeks. Find more stories, videos, and resources on the PACE mission page.

The Earth's changing, irregular magnetic field is causing headaches for polar navigation https://lnkd.in/e6ig-M8S

The potassium nitrate aerosol units have been a crucial part of the Fire Isolator concept from the beginning and that has not changed. It manages to reduce the temperature under the blanket by kicking down flames. Although we cannot stop the thermal runaway, it is still crucial for keeping the situation manageable. This technology was initially developed for NASA, with the aim of meeting the fire extinguishing requirements very quickly. Harmless to humans, animals and the environment, no damage to products and finally housed in a pressureless container. This technology is today the most EFFECTIVE way, which chemically acts on the fire in the chain reaction by molecular rearrangement, creating the negative catalysis of the fire, suffocating the flames. This video is not from a car fire, nor is there a battery in thermal runaway. But it still provides a useful insight in how the aerosol cloud goes to work💪 #fireisolator #firesafety #firefighting

Passive flying systems inspired by wind-dispersed seeds could be used for remote sensing and other applications. Researchers have designed flyers that are hybrids of forms found in parachuting dandelion seeds and autorotating maple seeds. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/sqNI50QUYLN