While the actual solar wind in space creates no sound, the tones of the chime provide a way of easily understanding the speed of the gusts. Solar scientists have expressed an interest in using the chime to help them spot patterns in the solar wind they might not be able to easily detect otherwise. The solar-wind chime could also be adapted as part of an early warning system for electromagnetic solar storms headed toward Earth — helping scientists prepare for power outages, power surges, and disruptions of satellite communications.
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