Plasma bubbles in the skies: Hong Kong leads research on aviation safety threats

A cutting-edge study has uncovered crucial new insights into the effects of equatorial plasma bubbles (EPBs) on aircraft navigation systems, shedding light on the hidden dangers posed by these atmospheric phenomena. These disturbances in the ionosphere can interfere with satellite signals, putting aviation safety at risk. The research focuses on developing a predictive model to evaluate how EPBs disrupt ground-based systems vital for guiding planes safely during landing.