NASA Researcher Finds Hidden Portals in Earths MagnetosphereSusanne Posel, Contributor NASA satelliteshave revealed portals in the magnetosphere which Scudder explains are: places where the magnetic field of Earth connects to the magnetic field of the Sun, creating an uninterrupted path leading from our own planet to the suns atmosphere 93 million miles away. These openings allow charged solar particles to be conducted in the planets upper atmosphere. The effects of this phenomenon are seen as the aurora displays and geomagnetic storms we experience. David Sibeck, professor with the Goddard Spacelight Center explained in 2008 that ten years ago I was pretty sure they didnt exist, but now the evidence is incontrovertible. X-points, which have been seen from NASA spacecraft, are now the focal point of future missions of study to ascertain more detail. While they are considered elusive temporary structures which can form and vanish unpredictably, NASA hopes to be lucky enough to stumble upon them once more to analyze data derived from their appearance. Using Polar data, we have found five simple combinations of magnetic field and energetic particle measurements that tell us when weve come across an X-point or an electron diffusion region. A single spacecraft, properly instrumented, can make these measurements. X-points form when mingling lines of magnetic force from the sun and Earth and join to create the actual portals. The term X-points are where the criss-cross manifests. Using Scudders detection system, the time utilized to locate X-points would be greatly diminished. Without it, the location process could take up to a year or more. Finding X-points now should be done with ease and nearly immediately. NASA will launch a research study called the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS)in 2014. Four spacecraft used for MMS will use energetic particle detectors and magnetic sensors that spread out in the planets magnetosphere and encircle the portals to observe how they work. This research could reveal new ways that our planet is connected to the sun, enabling further insight into the suns effect on space weather and atmospheric events on Earth. Susanne Posel is the Chief Editor of Occupy Corporatism. Our alternative news site is dedicated to reporting the news as it actually happens; not as it is spun by the corporately funded mainstream media. You can find us on ourFacebook page. You can support this information by voting on Reddit HERE. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 