Posted on November 10, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the 5G Conundrum: Weather Satellites at Risk
Outdoor GearThe impact of 5G on weather monitoring: Separating Fact from Fiction Introduction: The advent of fifth generation (5G) wireless technology has brought significant advances in communications and connectivity. However, concerns have been raised about the potential interference of 5G signals on weather observation, specifically the operation of weather satellites and the accuracy of earth science
Posted on November 4, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unlocking GHI Insights: A Guide to Obtaining MERRA-2 Data from NASA
Outdoor GearGetting Started MERRA-2 (Modern-Era Retrospective analysis for Research and Applications, Version 2) is a state-of-the-art atmospheric reanalysis dataset developed by NASA’s Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO). It provides comprehensive, high-quality weather and climate data for Earth science research. One of the key parameters that researchers often require is Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) data, which
Posted on November 2, 2023 (Updated on July 18, 2025)
Unveiling Earth’s Nocturnal Energy Balance: Radiative Flux at Night per Square Meter
Outdoor GearUnveiling Earth’s Nocturnal Energy Balance: Radiative Flux at Night per Square Meter Ever wonder what happens after the sun dips below the horizon? It’s not like Earth just hits the “off” switch on energy. Instead, a fascinating thermal exchange keeps humming along, quietly shaping our world. This nighttime energy dance influences everything from tomorrow’s weather
Posted on October 29, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Dynamics of Earth’s Magnetic and Electric Field in Hilly Landscapes: Observations and Implications
Outdoor GearThe Importance of the Earth’s Magnetic and Electric Fields Earth’s magnetic and electric fields play a critical role in shaping the environment in which we live. These fields are generated by complex interactions between the planet’s molten iron core and its rotation. They have significant effects on various natural phenomena, including the formation of auroras,
Posted on October 28, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Mysterious Atmospheric Phenomenon: Unveiling the Enigma of the Narrow Band of Clouds
Outdoor GearWhat is that narrow band of clouds? Observing satellite images of the Earth, one may come across various atmospheric phenomena that appear intriguing and sometimes puzzling. One such phenomenon is the narrow band of clouds, a peculiar formation that has captured the attention of scientists and casual observers alike. The purpose of this article is
Posted on October 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What initiates the plumes which create oceanic hot spots?
Outdoor Gear1. Getting Started Oceanic hotspots are fascinating geological phenomena where volcanic activity occurs in the middle of tectonic plates, resulting in the formation of isolated islands. These hot spots are characterized by the presence of plumes, which are columns of hot and buoyant molten rock rising from deep within the Earth’s mantle. The exact mechanism