Space Weather
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Chronology of Geomagnetic Effects
Link to a chronology of geomagnetic events with this interactive graph that provides detailed descriptions of events dating as far back as the 1840s.
Current Space Weather
Discover the current weather conditions in space for areas across Canada. View the latest forecast and learn how space forecasts are determined.
Geomagnetic Effects on Communication Cables
Learn how cable systems are effected by the varying magnetic field that occurs during a geomagnetic disturbance, influencing continental, submarine and fibre optic systems.
Geomagnetic Effects on Power Systems
Find out how geomagnetic disturbances, during which magnetic field variations occur, can have a serious effect on power systems.
Space Environment
Link to information on projects studying how solar activity influences temperature, precipitation, atmospheric circulation, ocean currents, evaporation and cloud cover.
Space Weather Effects on GPS
Find out how systems such as the Global Positioning System, that use constellations of earth-orbiting satellites, are affected by space weather phenomena.
Space Weather Effects on Satellites
Learn how an environment populated with charged particles can cause satellites serious problems, including phantom commands, damage to electronics, loss of control and even satellite failure.
Space Weather Effects on Technology/Geomagnetic Hazards
Find out how space weather phenomena have a variety of effects on technology. Tour an interactive diagram to find out how particles such as solar flare protons influence avionics, spacecraft electronics and GPS signals.