UK can cope with solar superstorm

UK can cope with solar superstorm +++

The RAEng have predicts that a solar superstorm could have serious effect on UK but it would not be disaster. General systems like: GPS, aviation systems and aircraft avionics would need to rely on backup systems in order to continue. Solar storm are common and can affect spacecraft electronics and radio broadcasts. A big solar storm has the ability to produce current and heating tools which has consequences. The storm affected satellites through reducing their lifetime of their parts. The disturbance in the ionosphere affected the Global Positioning System (GPS) through degrading its broadcasts. People must have their own backup. Even though, ships and planes must have alternatives as a backup. The storm has a dangerous aspect in aviation while transmitting radiation to both passengers and aircrew.

Reference:

Amos, J. (2013, February 7). BBC News - UK 'can cope with solar superstorm'. BBC - Homepage. Retrieved February 20, 2013, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21357909

 

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