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Space Weather Living History Podcast Featuring Solar Storm Analyst Dr. John Kappenman

Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Film/Documentary/Show
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS3 - Energy
Heliophysics Topics
  • Geomagnetic Storm
  • Radio Blackout
  • Space Weather
  • Sun
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

An audio interview with Dr. John Kappenman, a solar storm analyst, talking about his research on how space weather affects the power grid on the Space Weather Living History podcast. The Space Weather Living History project captures, documents and preserves the living history of space weather, and aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. Interviews include pioneers in space weather research and leaders in international efforts to advance the studies of heliophysics. The podcast was first featured on the archived website sunearthday.nasa.gov. This resource includes a transcript of the interview and a biography of Dr. John Kappenman.