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Space Math III — Problem 15, Data Corruption by High-Energy Particles

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Flaring, active regions of our sun are highlighted in this image combining observations from NASA's NuSTAR. During the observations, microflares went off, which are smaller versions of the larger flares that also erupt from the sun surface.

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 9-12

Subject

Mathematics, Space Science, Technology, Problem Solving, Space Radiation, Satellites

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

Students see how solar flares can corrupt satellite data. They create a timeline for a spectacular episode of data loss recorded by the SOHO satellite using images obtained by the satellite. Students also calculate the speed of the event as particles are ejected from the sun and streak toward Earth. A one-page teacher guide accompanies the one-page assignment.
Problem 15, Data Corruption by High-Energy Particles [205KB PDF file]
This mathematics problem is part of Space Math III.