Session P4 - Space Weather Effects on ground-level systems: Industrial and Other End users

Ciaran Beggan (British Geological Survey), Juliane Huebert (British Geological Survey), Aziza Bounhir (University of Marrakech), Mario Bisi, onsite (UKRI STFC RAL Space)



Large and rapid changes of the geomagnetic field can produce numerous effects on surface or near-surface technology and have potentially detrimental impacts on its users. These effects include, for example, induced geoelectric fields which lead to Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs) in grounded technology, effects on radio propagation for over-the-horizon communication and retardation of timing signals in GNSS systems leading to loss of proper functionality. Understanding how and why extreme geomagnetic fluctuations occur is vital for developing models and methodologies to predict their effects during space weather events. In this session, talks on measuring, modelling and predicting externally-driven ground geomagnetic activity are solicited. Research on the effects on ground-based technology such as GICs in power grid, pipelines and railways, as well as the impact on positioning, navigation and timing applications are welcome. In addition, presentations on the broader or unintended consequences of space weather effects on ground technology can signpost and explore future avenues of research.


Poster Viewing
Monday October 24, 09:00 - 14:00, Poster Area

Talks
Wednesday October 26, 08:45 - 10:15, Water Hall

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Talks : Time schedule

Wednesday October 26, 08:45 - 10:15, Water Hall
08:45Preparing for Space Weather impacts - GB RailYeomans, G et al.Invited Oral
09:05Impacts of common disturbances in the auroral zone - Study of time-and distance-dependent degradations of network RTK performanceJacobsen, K et al.Oral
09:17Off-Great Circle Propagation at High Latitudes Caused by Polar Cap PatchesCameron, T et al.Oral
09:29Study of Solar Flare-Induced Very Low Frequency Signals PerturbationsJalilov, N et al.Oral
09:41GIC-associated corrosion on pipelines Trichtchenko, L et al.Oral
09:53Discussion, Oral
10:13Closing remarks, Oral


Posters

1Development of a Performance Indicator Application to help identifying Space Weather Impacts on GNSSDavid, P et al.Poster
2SWAP: Establishing a network of space weather researchers and stakeholders in AustriaBailey, R et al.Poster
3Influence of shield wires in GIC simulation: application to the Portuguese transmission networkSantos, R et al.Poster
4Solar radio bursts impact on the International GNSS Service network during Solar Cycle 24 Flores-soriano, M et al.Poster
6Degradation of NRTK at High Latitudes During Space Weather EventsSkjæveland, A et al.Poster