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Geotimes February 2007 Kathryn Hansen	Creating a Formula for the Northern Lights A new formula could help researchers predict space weather events, which can affect electronic and communication systems.
National Defense October 2010 Eric Beidel	Satellite System Rides the Solar Wind A new system for observing space weather is bringing scientists closer to making accurate forecasts for conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere.
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IEEE Spectrum September 2007 Saswato R. Das	Killer Electrons From Outer Space Accurate space-weather forecasts could come from knowing the cause of super-fast electrons in the Van Allen belts.
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IEEE Spectrum August 2006 Robert Gall & David Parsons	It's Hurricane Season: Do You Know Where Your Storm is? Souped-up satellites, supercomputers, and superior science might soon mean you really can trust the weather report.
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