Although this year’s solar storm that occurred is still lightweight, but solar storms predicted to reach its peak in 2013. This solar magnetic activity is periodic, which is usually approximately 11 annual cycle.
“When it reaches its peak later in mid-2013, the frequency of solar storms that occurred increased, but not necessarily the strength of the storm is getting stronger,” explains Thomas Jalalludin, researchers Lapan, when contacted Legal, Friday (30/12/2011).
However, Thomas did not rule could have a solar storm will peak before or after 2013.
Thomas also explained that the storm the sun is composed of several classes, namely strong (extreme), medium and low. Even some time ago at 25 and 26 December also has solar storms, which is a medium class, but not too much impact to the earth.
However for the next few days, Thomas was not sure about the incidence of these solar storms, “As for the next few days there has been no estimate, but will continue to be monitored.”
Lapan researcher also explains about the impact of extreme solar storms if leads to the earth, such as existing technology systems in space, satellites and spacecraft that is becoming more vulnerable to damage.
“It could potentially damage the instrument from the satellite so opersionalnya disturbed and may not be functioning,” said Thomas
