[CIG-ALL] Webinar: Down to Earth with an Electric Hazard from Space, 7/26 2 PM Eastern
Andy Frassetto
andyf at iris.edu
Tue Jul 11 11:39:43 PDT 2017
Please register for *Down to Earth with an Electric Hazard from Space*
on *July 26, 2017 2:00 PM EDT* at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6500949743886563842
*Presented by:* Dr. Jeffrey J. Love, USGS Geomagnetism Program
*Abstract:* Electric fields induced in the Earth’s conducting interior
during magnetic storms can interfere with the operation of
electric-power grid systems. In extreme cases, these geoelectric fields
can damage high-voltage transformers and cause blackouts. Maps of
extreme-event geoelectric amplitude can help utility companies evaluate
the vulnerability of their systems to this ground-level space-weather
hazard. We discuss the construction of such maps using data from the
EarthScope magnetotelluric survey and from long-operating magnetic
observatories. This project is a collaboration between solid-Earth and
space-physics scientists, and it is motivated by the U.S. National Space
Weather Action Plan.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the webinar. NOTE: Registration does not
confirm or guarantee you will have a spot during the webinar, as we are
limited to 100 participants. Webinars are archived for later viewing at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4D607C2FA317E6D
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