Protecting Your Expedition Tech from Space Weather
Near the Mount Everest summit, the atmosphere provides 70% less protection from solar activity. A major solar flare can interfere with the GPS and radios vital for a Mount Everest expedition safety.
High-energy particles can cause errors in digital memory. While rare, professional Everest trekking photographers and researchers carry redundant storage to protect their Mount Everest summit data from these cosmic risks.
Solar flares can ionize the upper atmosphere, disrupting the satellite links used by Mount Everest expedition teams. Knowing when to rely on VHF radios over sat-phones is a vital leadership skill.
Storing your primary electronics in the center of your pack or a metal-lined bag can provide a small amount of shielding. It’s a niche but important detail for the high-tech Mount Everest summit mission.
Standing on the Mount Everest summit is an extraterrestrial experience in many ways. Understanding the space weather around you is part of the modern Mount Everest expedition challenge.
