Course Description

Space weather refers to the dynamic conditions in space, particularly around Earth, that are influenced by the Sun’s activity. Unlike terrestrial weather, which affects our atmosphere, space weather originates from solar emissions, including energetic particles, radiation, and magnetic disturbances. These events can have significant effects on our technological infrastructure, such as satellites, power systems, and communication networks, as well as on human health in high-altitude or space environments. Understanding space weather is therefore critical for environmental engineers, infrastructure planners, and safety managers.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Define space weather and understand its key phenomena.

• Explain the sources and drivers of space weather.

• Identify the environmental and technological impacts of space weather events.

• Discuss monitoring, forecasting, and mitigation strategies.

• Analyze case studies of historical space weather events.

• Evaluate the implications of space weather for policy, infrastructure, and human safety.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of environmental engineering, Earth systems, or critical infrastructure

• Familiarity with solar activity, satellite systems, or power infrastructure is helpful