GOES-R SEISS SGPS Sensor
Shown is the Space Environment In-Situ Suite (SEISS) Flight Model 1 Solar and Galactic Proton Sensor (SGPS) that will fly on the GOES-R satellite. The SGPS will measure the solar and galactic protons found in the Earth's magnetosphere. The data provided by SGPS will assist the Space Weather Prediction Center's Solar Radiation Storm Warnings. These particular measurements are crucial to the health of astronauts on space missions, though passengers on certain airline routes may experience increased radiation exposure as well. In addition, these protons can cause blackouts of radio communication near the Earth's poles and can disrupt commercial air transportation flying polar routes. The warning system allows airlines to reroute planes that would normally fly over Earth’s poles.
Credit: Assurance Technology Corporation
SEISS instrument page: www.goes-r.gov/spacesegment/seiss.html
GOES-R space weather video: youtu.be/hPiy4x5z0GI
GOES-R satellite interactive 3-D model: www.goes-r.gov/3dmodel/index.html
Original image source: www.goes-r.gov/multimedia/instr-Seiss.html