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Purdue University System Could Provide Solar Flare Warning - Radio World

Posted: 17 Aug 2012 11:21 AM PDT
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Purdue University System Could Provide Solar Flare Warning
Radio World
Solar flares can create beautiful auroras, but they can also disrupt
shortwave radio communications, induce harmful currents in power grids, and
damage satellites. An early warning of solar flares would give satellite
and utility grid operators more ...



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Distant radio waves set off the Perry nuclear power plant emergency sirens
- Plain Dealer

Posted: 22 Aug 2012 12:42 PM PDT
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Plain Dealer
Distant radio waves set off the Perry nuclear power plant emergency sirens
Plain Dealer
It refers to radio waves from the ground bouncing off the upper atmosphere
and traveling far greater distances than they could if they were traveling
only in a straight line. SKIP is what makes old-fashioned short-wave radio
work. But, when the sun is ...

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