11 November 2023 13:45 |
Updated: November 11, 2023 13:46
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NASA has taken a step forward in predicting the potential impact of solar storms on Earth by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). The NASA research team used an AI model called DAGGER to estimate the time it would take for material ejected from the Sun to reach Earth’s surface, giving humans about 30 minutes to prepare before the impact reaches our planet.
Solar storms can have serious impacts on electrical and communications infrastructure. For example, about 35 years ago, a solar storm caused a power outage for hours in Quebec City, Canada. History also records the Carrington incident in England around 150 years ago, which if it occurred in the modern era, could have caused serious damage to electricity and communications infrastructure.
Before the adoption of AI, predictions regarding the impact of solar storms took a long time and were often late. DAGGER, with its high data processing speed, enables fast and accurate predictions, even every minute. This algorithm is able to estimate the direction and severity of the impact in seconds.
DAGGER also has the ability to predict locations on Earth that will be directly affected by solar storms. The prediction speed and greater data processing capabilities make DAGGER an effective early warning system for the impact of solar storms.
NASA researchers hope communications and power infrastructure companies can integrate DAGGER into their systems by 2025, when solar activity is expected to peak. While not as popular as tornado or tsunami siren warnings, DAGGER has the potential to save a city from total darkness and the devastating effects of solar storms.
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