Scientists working at UCLA discovered a new shower of superfast electrons raining down on Earth. Discovered electron shower spacecraft, satellites and astronauts reported to be a significant threat.
Data from UCLA’s ELFIN satellites and NASA’s THEMIS spacecraft have been reviewed recently. The researchers announced that they observed unexpected electron precipitation in Earth orbit using ELFIN satellites.
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Findings from mini-satellites that are part of the ELFIN mission are published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists looked at data from the THEMIS spacecraft after the electron shower was discovered. Scientists examining the effects of electrons determined that Whistler Waves were behind the electron precipitation.
electrons, Van Allen radiation belt It moves in the region called Earth’s north and south poles. These belts are characterized as an important part of the events that take place in the near-Earth space environment. However, electrons become more energetic and accelerate when Whistler Waves are generated within the radiation belts.
Scientists, Whistler Waves He notes that it could have a major impact on Earth’s atmospheric chemistry. Risks previously unaccounted for could occur if a spacecraft or satellite were to pass through the low-Earth region.