Detecting and Monitoring Plasma Clouds: Protecting Communication Systems and Satellites

The video discusses the impact of solar activity on communication systems, highlighting the potential disruptions caused by plasma clouds. A research team from Birmingham University is collaborating with the US Air Force to develop instruments for detecting these clouds. Their technology will be used in the Coriolis space mission to provide early warnings of coronal mass ejections, potentially up to three days in advance.

What instruments and equipment is the Birmingham University team developing?

How much warning can the system provide before the arrival of coronal mass ejections?