High Voltage DC Active Current Injection to Simulate Geomagnetically Induced Currents in New Zealand

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Authors

Soren Subritzky · University of Canterbury

Andrew Lapthorn · University of Canterbury

Stewart Hardie · University of Canterbury

Peter Agger · University of Canterbury

Michael D Dalzell · Transpower (New Zealand)

Mark A. Clilverd · British Antarctic Survey

Neil Cobbett ·

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) on New Zealand’s electrical infrastructure via an intentional ground injection of direct current (DC) from a high voltage DC converter station. GIC manifests as quasi-DC cur

Topics & Keywords

Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics Earthquake Detection and Analysis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

DOI: 10.22541/essoar.175639421.18753053/v1

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