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Swarm Satellites

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"STEVE's Secret Twin: Dawn's Mysterious Purple Ribbon Revealed"
science1 year ago

"STEVE's Secret Twin: Dawn's Mysterious Purple Ribbon Revealed"

Researchers have discovered a "secret twin" to the purple skyglow phenomenon known as STEVE, which appears in the predawn hours and flows eastward, opposite to STEVE's westward flow. This finding was made using data from European Space Agency's Swarm satellites and images from a Norwegian research station. The twin phenomenon, like STEVE, involves a ribbon of charged gas but had not been visually observed until now.

"Earth's Magnetic Field: A Hidden Force Shaping Our Planet"
sciencetechnology1 year ago

"Earth's Magnetic Field: A Hidden Force Shaping Our Planet"

Changes and irregularities in Earth's magnetic field, driven by both solar activity and modeling errors, are complicating polar navigation for satellites, planes, ships, and cars. Research from the University of Michigan highlights significant discrepancies between satellite observations and Earth magnetic field models, particularly in polar regions, due to asymmetries in the magnetic field. This understanding is crucial for improving geomagnetic models and navigation systems.