Math-Physics Speaker Series Instalment Four-FR

Event Details:

Join us for the fourth instalment of the Math-Physics Speaker Series which is run by the UNB Mathematics Society and the UNB Physics and Astronomy Club.

Dr. Jayachandran will be presenting his talk, "Monitoring the Arctic Ionosphere – Research and Applications." Details on the talk may be found at unbmathsociety.ca/speaker. 

Abstract:
As an Arctic nation, Canada confronts many challenges, which include resolving and addressing the effects of climate change as well as the effects of explosive release of energy from the Sun on our modern technology. It is well documented that processes in the Sun-Earth system, such as solar flares and storms, affect satellite and radio communication and navigation systems, aviation safety, electrical power grids, and even our climate. As our society increasingly depends on space technologies, and as our environment affects our daily life, Solar-Terrestrial interactions have become increasingly relevant to our day-to-day life. Understanding these interactions will enable us to predict and forecast space weather and subsequently mitigate detrimental effects on communication and navigation technologies and other critical infrastructure. Canada’s Arctic is a natural laboratory for the research of Solar-Terrestrial interaction and continuous monitoring of the Arctic atmosphere is crucial for the understanding of the Physics of Solar-Terrestrial interaction. To continuously monitor the Arctic ionosphere, we operate several radio instruments in the Arctic. This talk will outline the research and applications based on the monitoring of the Arctic ionosphere.

These events are open to the UNB community, regardless of the department of which you are a part. There will be samosas, hot drinks and snacks available to those who attend. Entry is by donation, if you are a non-member and you must show your proof of vaccination. To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, please select "Going" on our Facebook event page.

Hope to see you there!

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Tilley Auditorium 102