Scientists develop mathematical tool to measure solar wind using spacecraft radio signals

An international team of scientists has developed a novel method to measure the speed and density of the solar wind using routine radio signals from spacecraft passing behind the Sun.

By creating a universal mathematical formula that works across different radio frequencies, the researchers have unlocked a consistent way to study the Sun's atmosphere.

The newly developed mathematical framework allows scientists to use any spacecraft's radio signal to consistently measure the speed and density of the solar wind, paving the way for better space weather predictions.