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Description
Pulsars, nature's most precise cosmic clocks, have proven to be invaluable tools for a wide range of applications, including space weather studies. Extending these studies to low radio frequencies presents exciting opportunities to deepen our understanding of space weather dynamics.
Low-frequency pulsar observations are especially sensitive to dispersive and scattering effects induced by the interstellar medium, solar wind, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These frequencies provide enhanced capabilities for detecting variations in electron density and plasma turbulence, making them particularly effective for monitoring the evolving conditions of the heliosphere.
Utilizing low-frequency observatories such as the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), pulsar observations offer a cost-effective and high-resolution approach to space weather monitoring. These observations complement existing high-frequency studies by providing unique insights into the early stages of CME evolution and the dynamics of the solar wind, contributing significantly to the development of improved predictive models.
In this talk, I will delve into the potential of low-frequency pulsar observations for space weather applications, emphasizing their advantages, discussing their integration into existing methodologies, and outlining steps to expand their role in heliophysics research.
