Lights Out: Foreseeable Catastrophic Effects of Geomagnetic Storms on the North American Power Grid and How to Mitigate Them
Abstract
Failure of the North American Power Grid and subsequent long term disruption of reliable electricity service to a geographically large region can result in multiple second and third order effects with potentially enduring and devastating impact on American society. This paper focuses on the comprehensive effects of severe geomagnetic storms from solar events and discusses the best ways to protect, avert, and mitigate damage to the North American Power Grid. Using a problem solution methodology, it formulates several options and assesses them, examining their respective cost and ability to make the most immediate, direct impact on the protection of the North American Power Grid.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 21, 2011
- Accession Number
- AD1030804
Entities
People
- Scott G. Smith
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College