Breathing Cycles In Earth's Upper Atmosphere Tied To Solar Wind Disturbances
Friday, December 19, 2008 - 20:35
in Astronomy & Space
A new study shows the periodic "breathing" of Earth's upper atmosphere that has long puzzled scientists is due in part to cyclic solar wind disturbances, a finding that should help engineers track satellites more accurately and improve forecasts for electronic communication disruptions.
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