A challenge to space scientists to better understand our hazardous near-Earth space environment has been set in a new study led by the University of Birmingham.
The research represents the first step towards new theories and methods that will help scientists predict and analyse the behaviour of particles in space.
It has implications for theoretical research, as well as for practical applications such as space weather forecasting.
The research focused on two bands of energetic particles in near earth space, referred to as the Radiation Belts, or the Van Allen Belts.
These particles are trapped within the Earth’s magnetosphere and can damage electronics on satellites and spacecraft passing through, as well as posing risks to astronauts.
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