This lecture will outline what space weather is and why we should care about it as a tangible factor in our day-today lives. Focus will be given to a physical explanation of the powerful solar eruptions that impact our near Earth environment, as well as a description of severe space weather. The potential consequences for a range of key modern technologies will be highlighted, and the lecture will conclude by considering mitigation strategies for life with our stormy star.
This event is free for anyone to attend whether they are young or old, a member or not. The Awards Ceremony and Lecture will be followed by a drinks reception kindly sponsored by dstl and Messier-Buggatti-Dowty.
Space Weather
Royal Aeronautical Society, No.4 Hamilton Place, London
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This event ended on Monday 30th of November 2015
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