Sun ID: 12593

Human Activity Impacted Space Weather

Released on May 17, 2017

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

Genna Duberstein (USRA): Producer
Krystofer Kim (USRA): Animator
Mary P. Hrybyk-Keith (TRAX International): Graphic Designer
Mara Johnson-Groh (Wyle Information Systems): Science Writer
Karen Fox (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Technical Support
Dan Baker (University of Colorado): Scientist
Scott Wiessinger (USRA): Narrator

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Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
GCMD >> Earth Science >> Sun-earth Interactions >> Ionosphere/Magnetosphere Particles >> Aurorae
NASA Science >> Sun
GCMD >> Earth Science >> Human Dimensions >> Environmental Impacts >> Nuclear Radiation Exposure
SVS >> Cold War

GCMD keywords can be found on the Internet with the following citation: Olsen, L.M., G. Major, K. Shein, J. Scialdone, S. Ritz, T. Stevens, M. Morahan, A. Aleman, R. Vogel, S. Leicester, H. Weir, M. Meaux, S. Grebas, C.Solomon, M. Holland, T. Northcutt, R. A. Restrepo, R. Bilodeau, 2013. NASA/Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Earth Science Keywords. Version 8.0.0.0.0