Title:	SOLAR CYCLES: RISK TO THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY
Author(s):	Houston H. Carr , Denise J. Mcmanus , Benjamin M. Adams , Jeffrey A. Walker
ISBN:	978-972-8924-79-9
Editors:	Miguel Baptista Nunes, Pedro Isaías and Philip Powell
Year:	2009
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Business Continuity Planning, Geomagnetic Disturbances, Information Systems Management, Risk Management, Solar Cycles, Wireless Communication Technologies
Type:	Short Paper
First Page:	455
Last Page:	458
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	The worldwide catastrophic failure of wireless services seems improbable; however, the geomagnetic solar cycles indicate that it is not impossible. There are 2.5 billion wireless devices that permeate our global society. Geomagnetic disruption can cause outages and failure of wireless communication technology infrastructures, which will be disastrous on a global scale. Furthermore, the economic impact of even a regional outage could be severe. In this research project, we evaluate the risk associated with the 2010-2011 solar cycle and the predicted impact to cellular devices, GPS navigation and emergency services. Historically, when solar cycles reach solar maximum, the high activity level of magnetic energy solar storms create a powerful electrical surge that can adversely affect power grids. In this exploratory empirical study, we present the foundation stage of a prediction model that will assist wireless service organizations with their strategic planning of risk assessment and risk management.
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