Space Weather
This online engineering PDH course presents a comprehensive overview of the fascinating field of space weather and its real-world implications.
Space weather is not just the stuff of science fiction - it has very real and tangible impacts on our everyday lives. While some space phenomena, like the breathtaking aurora borealis, are simply awe-inspiring to behold, other events can have far-reaching consequences. For instance, certain solar and cosmic occurrences have the potential to disrupt radio communications, as well as interfere with the transmission of electric current through power grids.
This 2 PDH online course is applicable to civil, mechanical, and control systems engineers, design and construction personnel, technical staff and facility operators who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the space weather phenomena.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the definition of various space weather events
- Learning how space weather events can affect events on Earth
- Familiarizing with space weather events in recent history
- Knowing how the Earth's magnetosphere is impacted by space weather
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