Sun observatory Sunrise III: Research success in Canadian wilderness

Sun observatory Sunrise III: Research success in Canadian wilderness

Status: 27.07.2024 3:00 p.m.

The solar observatory "Sunrise III" not only delivered valuable data on the sun due to its recent mission in northwestern Canada, but also threw a light on the challenges that are connected with scientific research flights into remote areas.

increased expectations of space research

The successful recovery of data storage after an impressive research flight of six days and 14 hours shows how important this mission is for science. In particular, the data collected over a layer of 2,000 kilometers of the sun, which could document numerous sun spots and a radiation outbreak, contribute to the research of solar behavior. This information is crucial for the understanding of phenomenological phenomena such as the northern lights and solar storms.

The way to the salvage: a challenge for the research team

The recovery of the data storage was as adventurous because the landing area was difficult to access. Daniel Maase, a member of the research team from the Max Planck Institute for solar system research in Göttingen, reported the difficulties: "We initially had to fight our way through the undergrowth for about 200 meters." The eye -catching orange color of the parachute made it easier to find the finding, according to which the ropes of the parachute develop as a guide to the goal. Such challenges illustrate the logistical hurdles associated with the implementation of research missions in remote areas.

world record through technical innovation

A particularly outstanding result of this mission was the achievement of a world record: a continuous measurement of more than four hours, which was carried out with the highest resolution, shows the technical progress and possibilities that are achieved through the development of such state -of -the -art telescopes. Prof. Dr. Sami K. Solanki, head of the "Sunrise III" mission, emphasizes that "one of the most important technical goals of the mission was achieved."

future challenges and opportunities

The data collected must now be calibrated - a process that can take several months. The researchers made the first promising results that were sent to Göttingen during the flight in low quality. These developments show that we may face a new era of sun research, which not only contributes to the expansion of our knowledge, but could also enable practical applications in space technology.

Overall, the successful mission of "Sunrise III" shows how important basic research is for society and how it can contribute to solving global challenges such as change in the climate and technologies in space.

- Nag