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GOES Solar X-ray Imager Index Page |
GOES 12SXI and XRS |
GOES 13No GOES 13 SXI images since December 2006 |
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The GOES 12 and 13 spacecraft each carry a sophisticated Solar X-ray Imager to monitor the Sun’s X-rays for the early detection of solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and other phenomena that impact the geospace environment. This early warning is important because travelling solar disturbances affect not only the safety of humans in high-altitude missions, such as human spaceflight, but also military and commercial satellite communications. In addition, coronal mass ejections can damage long-distance electric power grids, causing extensive power blackouts.
Organizations Participating in the GOES SXI ProgramPage last modified: August 24, 2007