Monday

Schedule

date time

Talk start

09:00

Abstract details

Title of Abstract

The Impact of Space Weather on UK Railways

Date Submitted

2021-04-29 14:08:00

Presenting author first name

Cameron

Surname

Patterson

Institution

Lancaster University

Author List (including presenting author)

C.J. Patterson (Lancaster University), J.A. Wild (Lancaster University)

Abstract

Track circuits are key signalling mechanisms that are responsible for the safe and smooth operation of a railway network, but they may be susceptible to geomagnetically induced currents caused by space weather. By utilising the Spherical Element Current Systems method of geomagnetic field interpolation, UK conductivity models to estimate geoelectric fields and railway network modelling, the impact of space weather on the UK railways can be investigated. Initial results from a UK-focused modelling project will be presented and next steps proposed.

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