Space Weather Basics: Courses on “The First Chef”

This is the first series in a set of courses on Space Weather Basics. Learn about the largest source of Space Weather (Solar Storms) in easy-to-understand language. These courses are designed for the non-expert and form the test-bed for a University graduate certificate program in space weather at Millersville University. Prerequisites: None.

This is the second series in a set of courses on Space Weather Basics. This series builds upon the knowledge of Solar Storms (CMEs), by introducing the concept of Solar Flares and Radio Bursts. Learn how solar flares differ from Solar Storms and why they are another important aspect of Space Weather from our Star. Prerequisites: Course C1, C2, and C3.

This is the third series in a set of courses on Space Weather Basics. This series builds upon the knowledge of Solar Storms (aka CMEs) and Solar Flares & Radio Bursts. In this set, we introduce the concept of Radiation Storms (Solar Energetic Particle Storms). Learn how solar radiation storms differ from other solar phenomena already discussed, how they are driven by both solar flares and CMEs, and why they are another important aspect of Space Weather from our Star. Recommended prerequisites: Course C1, C2, C3, F1, F2, F3, F4.

This is the fourth series in a set of courses on Space Weather Basics. This series builds upon the knowledge of Solar Storms (CMEs) and Solar Flares & Radio Bursts, and Radiation Storms. In this set, we introduce the sources of solar wind, including fast solar wind streams from coronal holes. Learn where solar wind comes from, how fast and slow solar wind interacts, and why such interactions are another important aspect of Space Weather from our Star. Recommended prerequisites: Course C1, C2, C3, F1, F2, F3, F4, P1, P2.