geomagnetically

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ge·o·mag·ne·tism

(jē′ō-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm)

1. The magnetism of the earth.

2. The study of the earth's magnetism.

ge′o·mag·net′ic (-nĕt′ĭk) adj.

ge′o·mag·net′i·cal·ly adv.

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geomagnetically

(ˌdʒiːəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪklɪ)

adv

(General Physics) from a geomagnetic point of view

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References in periodicals archive ?

The most common ones are the widespread use of the grid-connected static power converters [2], [3], the influence of the high-voltage DC transmission [4] and the geomagnetically induced current (GIC) [5], [6].

Experimental detection of transformer excitation asymmetry through the analysis of the magnetizing current harmonic content

Researchers studied 14 years of global ionospheric data and discovered that the EEJ strengthens geomagnetically induced currents.

Study exposes space weather threat around equator

(5.) Kappenman, J., "Low-Frequency Protection Concepts for the Electric Power Grid: Geomagnetically Induced Current (GIC) and E3 HEMP Mitigation," Meta-R-322, Metatech, January 2010.

Coping with extreme solar storms

This EMF can reach several kilovolts in long-distance electric power transmission lines (PTL) of 400-500 km, and the quasi direct current, which is also called geomagnetically induced current (GIC), circulates in electric networks [9].

The Development of Models for Assessment of the Geomagnetically Induced Currents Impact on Electric Power Grids during Geomagnetic Storms

Because it takes about 1 h for the solar wind to travel from the Lagrange L1 point to the magnetospheric nose, such monitoring can give about 1 h of warning time for preparing to the radiation belt enhancement, geomagnetically induced current, and other possible adverse effects of magnetic storms.

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In addition, these geomagnetically induced currents or GIC hot zones are also affecting pipelines and even power lines by creating interference with the flow of electricity at the surface, and possibly the migration of gas or oil or water in the subsurface across geologic time.

Lightning, a new key for pipeline protection

Geomagnetically he is closer to the auroral zone than the United Kingdom and is much better placed to ob serve this phenomenon.

Observation of the aurora borealis from Glen Ullin, North Dakota, 1981-2011

Dr Pierre Cilliers participated in an Antarctic expedition in December 2007 and an expedition to Marion Island in April 2010 to promote international research on Space Weather and is currently the SANSA PI for a project on Geomagnetically induced currents.

Astronomical colloquia

For example, they can temporarily divert power flow from the most severely affected parts of the grid to protect the entire grid against geomagnetically induced currents.

The perfect solar superstrom: solar storms in 1859 wreaked havoc on telegraph networks worldwide and produced auroras nearly to the equator. What would a recurrence do to our modern technological world?

When a geomagnetically induced current shut down Quebec's power grid in March 1989, 5 million people had no electricity for nine hours--the result of a fast-moving chain of events that disabled nearly the entire province's power system in just 92 seconds.

Too much sun: a new solar cycle refuels concerns over the potential impact of geomagnetic storms

Large power transformers at substations, which are grounded to the Earth, would be affected by geomagnetically induced current as a result of such a storm and fail.