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can anyone give me the flux of solar wind reaching earth...the number of electrons/protons /cm^2/sec reaching Earth from Sun...i searched many sites but couldn't get the value...
Solar wind flux is the measure of the number of charged particles, specifically electrons and protons, that are reaching the Earth from the Sun. These particles are constantly emitted from the Sun and travel through the solar system, impacting and interacting with planets and other objects in their path.
Solar wind flux is caused by the constant stream of charged particles, or solar wind, that is emitted from the Sun. The Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona, is very hot and releases these particles into space at high speeds. This solar wind carries the particles towards Earth, where they can interact with our planet's magnetic field and atmosphere.
Solar wind flux can have a variety of effects on Earth. The most noticeable effect is the auroras, also known as the northern and southern lights, which are caused by the interaction of the solar wind with Earth's atmosphere. Solar wind can also disrupt satellite communications and cause power outages on Earth by interacting with our planet's magnetic field.
Solar wind flux is measured by satellites and spacecraft that are specifically designed to study the solar wind and its interactions with Earth. These instruments can measure the speed, density, and energy of the particles in the solar wind, providing valuable data for scientists to study.
High levels of solar wind flux can have several potential impacts on Earth. These include disrupting satellite communications, causing power outages, and affecting the Earth's magnetic field. Solar wind can also pose a radiation hazard to astronauts and spacecraft in orbit, and can potentially damage sensitive electronic equipment on Earth.