Ultramodern Chinese radars recently detected mysterious bubbles over Giza pyramids! The Chinese scientists claimed on August 27, 2024 that these bubbles, detected also near the Midway Islands in the Hawaiian Archipelago, could disrupt satellite communications!

According to scientists, these are basically rare plasma bubbles that could affect satellite communications and GPS services. They detected the plasma bubbles with the help of Low Latitude Long Range Ionospheric Radar (LARID), a new radar system developed by the Institute of Geology and Geophysics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Chinese scientists also claimed that the bubbles extended from North Africa to the Central Pacific because of a solar storm in November 2023.

Plasma bubbles are considered as a serious threat to modern technology. According to scientists, plasma bubbles can be found above the ionosphere. They have explained that these bubbles, along with charged particles in the upper atmosphere of the ionosphere, affect satellite communications and GPS services by interfering with the ionosphere. In a statement, the Institute of Geology and Geophysics has mentioned: “LARID is a vital tool for detecting plasma bubbles, which pose risks to both communication technologies and modern warfare systems.” It has stated that plasma bubbles can create significant disruptions to communication and navigation systems, particularly those relying on satellites. Scientists are of the opinion that plasma bubbles are mainly formed after solar storms. It may be noted that the ionosphere is the ionised part of Earth’s upper atmosphere that extends from about 30 miles to 600 miles above sea level.

Detecting plasma bubbles is important for maintaining modern communications and defence systems. Scientists have further claimed that such large plasma bubbles have been detected on the Earth in a rare first and that is a cause for concern.

LARIDs have been able to detect plasma bubbles from North Africa to the central Pacific Ocean, allowing scientists to understand the movement, as well as the formation, of them. The LARID, located on Hainan Island, has a range of 9,600km, covering from Hawaii to Libya! This radar system emits high-energy electromagnetic waves that bounce between the ionosphere and surface of the Earth, detecting targets beyond the horizon. The system, operating at 8-22MHz, uses 48 transceiver antennas for detecting plasma bubbles, as its fully digital phased array system enables real-time adjustments.

As per a report published by South China Morning Post, the initial range of LARID was just 3,000km. Later, the Chinese scientists upgraded the radar system with the help of modern technologies, such as new signal coding and geophysical simulation models. Meanwhile, scientists have admitted that more advanced technologies are required for the detection and monitoring of plasma bubbles globally! They have also proposed building three-four additional radars, similar to LARID, in low-latitude regions worldwide, especially over oceans. Scientists have stressed that advanced radars shall detect plasma bubbles and also help reduce their impact on communication systems!

In addition to scientific applications, radars, similar to the LARID, are also used in the defence sector. The Chinese Armed Forces use Over-the-Horizon radars, like the LARID, to detect fighter jets and missiles. The LARID technology has reinforced Beijing’s efforts to strengthen national security through advanced monitoring systems.

Meanwhile, the Chinese media have claimed that the latest development has helped the Asian Giant to emerge as the leader in ionospheric research, as it becomes the first country in the world to track such anomalies in real-time. The media have praised the Chinese scientists for making this groundbreaking discovery with the help of the world’s most powerful radar system.

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