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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Solar Wind Solar Wind The term 'Solar Wind' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A continuous stream of charged solar particles (mainly hydrogen ions) and magnetic fields from the Sun. This continuous stream of ionized gas, or plasma, expands into interplanetary space from the Sun's corona. After escaping from the gravitational field of the sun, this gas flows outward at a typical speed of 400 kilometers per second to distances known to be beyond the orbit of Pluto. Besides affecting Earth's weather, solar activity gives rise to a dramatic visual phenomena in our atmosphere. The streams of charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth's own magnetic field like a generator to create current systems with electric potentials of as much as 100,000 volts. '. The term 'Solar Wind' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The outward flux of solar particles and magnetic fields from the sun. Typically, solar wind velocities are near 350 km/s'. Previous 5 Terms: Solar thermal collector, low-temperature Solar thermal collector, medium-temperature Solar thermal collector, special Solar thermal panels Solar thermal parabolic dishes Next 5 Terms: solarimeter Sole source bid soleiform solenodon solferino About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.