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Effects of Space Weather on Biomedical Parameters during the Solar Activity Cycles 23-24
M V Ragul'skaya1, E A Rudenchik, S M Chibisov
1Institute of Geomagnetism and Radiowave Propagation, Moscow, Russia, ra_mary@mail.ru.
Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine
|June 19, 2015
Summary
Biomedical data revealed a significant shift in statistical patterns around 2005, deviating from typical solar cycle influences. This suggests the biosphere may be adapting to unusual space weather and a potential long-term solar activity decline.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Space physics
- Biomedical research
Background:
- Long-term biomedical monitoring (1998-2012) investigated space weather's biotropic effects.
- Solar activity cycles typically exhibit predictable sinusoidal patterns in biomedical data.
Observation:
- A notable deviation in statistical distribution parameters occurred mid-2005.
- This change did not align with the expected sinusoidal distribution linked to solar spot numbers.
Findings:
- The observed shift suggests a biosphere adaptation response.
- This adaptation is hypothesized to be in reaction to nonstandard geophysical characteristics of the 24th solar cycle.
- A probable long-term decrease in solar activity until 2067 is also considered.
Implications:
- Potential long-term impacts on biological systems due to altered space weather patterns.
- Need for further research into biosphere adaptation mechanisms.
- Forecasting future health risks associated with predicted solar activity decline.
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