Open AccessModelling GIC in the UK
Author(s) -
Turnbull Katie
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
astronomy & geophysics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.168
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 1468-4004
pISSN - 1366-8781
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-4004.2010.51525.x
Subject(s) - grid , phenomenon , electricity , term (time) , geomagnetically induced current , mains electricity , meteorology , geology , environmental science , geophysics , physics , engineering , electrical engineering , geodesy , astronomy , geomagnetic storm , nuclear physics , plasma , quantum mechanics , voltage , solar wind
Geomagnetically induced currents are a potentialy hazardous phenomenon that can disrupt the electricity supply infrastructure of the UK. Katie Turnbull describes new models that locate where the largest currents may occur, with a view to avoiding significant future long‐term damage to the National Grid.