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Originally Posted by rgomez912
Or create a ring of satellites around earth with shields on them to create a planet wide shield to block the particles
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I love that idea....if you have a patent on that technology...then count me in, by all means.
. I assume we could at least heavily shield the satellites but with the added weight....I'd guess fuel costs....hence launch costs involved, would increase dramatically.
Too bad we can't shield all the high voltage electrical transmission lines; but with advance notice we can power down the grid. However I'm sure there would be some very negative consequences to shutting it down; even with ample warning....we may have a few days to prepare for the "impact" of the CME. But shutting down the grid...over a continent for instance, would still produce some dire consequences.