Stellar Storm Activity
and its effects on Class M worlds
A report by:
RAdm. R.M. Wey
COSR: SFS-SFC
Research conducted by the O.S.R. into the effects of geomagnetic storms caused by the expulsion of stellar matter [that is to say, magnetized hydrogen and helium (in the form of a homogenized plasma traveling at more than 1.6 million kph)] has determined this to be quite a serious concern to certain Class M worlds.
Depending on the level of technology attained by a Class M world, serious loses of communications and power could be faced due to the destruction of orbital satellites; Depending too, on what these satellites were in orbit for, severe after effects could result.
Such things were common occurrences on earth during the closing years of the twentieth century. It was during this time that scientists had determined that even during their suns 'solar minimum' [a period of least stellar activity which is followed by the 'solar maximum, a combined eleven year cycle], that orbiting satellites could be disrupted or even destroyed by fluctuations in their sun [such as sunspots, or openings in their suns magnetic field[referred to as coronal holes]].
Lessons should be taken from what occurred here, so that other societies will not suffer, as did the people of earth during the close of the twentieth century.
The End of Science?
A query by:
RAdm. R.M. Wey
COSR: SFS-SFC
With the end of the twentieth century behind us, we are once again confronted by the possibility that,science[as we know it]will cease to exist.
Over the centuries [and especially the latter half of the twentieth century], there were various renowned scientists that insisted the same thing in their day, yet science is still here.
For there are many questions that are [as yet]to be answered; Such as, what happened 'before' the big bang?, Where is the 90% of matter not yet found, and what is it made of? How exactly did life begin? For researchers like myself and others, it is not the destination, but the journey that makes the trip worth while.
And while it is certainly true that over the last century, science has made great strides in understanding the world and universe around us, it is far too early to declare science a dead discipline.
So with respect to those 'renowned' scientists, I propose that science is, in fact, far from ready for the grave. In the time of Aristotle, the concept of a telescope [let alone one the size of the Hubble, intended for use in outer space] was unheard of. So who knows what secrets will be unlocked with the advancement of technology?