The Emerging Dynamic
SuperGlobe explores the complex system of Earth’s man-made
satellites upon which humans are increasingly becoming dependent. Drawing from
thirty years as a research scientist in physics, Dr. Crockett Grabbe
created the notion of the emerging superglobe and produced this video
"for people to appreciate the solar terrestrial system we are in,
and to understand the Earth's dynamic neighborhood."
"The SuperGlobe is
our sphere of influence that goes beyond the globe, beyond Earth itself
several thousand miles, and includes thousands of satellites out
there." explains Grabbe. "That growing entity, with all the
satellites-- most of them within a thousand miles, but ranging out to
21,000 miles away from the Earth – is what I call the
SuperGlobe."
Breathtaking shots of
solar flares, Northern and Southern Lights, and views from space highlight this
insightful 30 minute panorama of our world and our technology. "This
is awesome!" said René Paine, PATV Director in Iowa City,
Iowa in initial showings. "It explains certain things in a way that make
them accessible to people that are not scientists."
From the Sun to auroral
lights to satellite networks, Crockett Grabbe’s infectious enthusiasm
powers this well-structured 30-minute video suitable for high school,
college and general audiences. "Space has great resources for the
world to explore," concludes Grabbe. "We need to set priorities
and explore it wisely."
The presentation contains about 24 photos taken primarily from space
by satellites, with a few ground-based shots. There are also 2 color
schematics for illustration. The complete program is set to music to
heighten the viewer interest.
Dr. Crockett Grabbe is
a scientist at The University of Iowa where he is involved in plasma
physics research, particularly concerning space plasmas. Author of dozens
of papers published in scientific journals and books, Dr. Grabbe has also
presented lectures to and written books for the general public about space
science and space weapons.
