Seeing-I-dawg wrote:
"bpnjensen" wrote

It seems to totally exclude the possibility that this particle belt
they wish to diminish on an ad-hoc basis also contributes to protection
of life on earth from the hazards of extraterrestrial radiation, which
are considerable.

'...charged particles in unusually intense radiation belts "pumped up" by
high-altitude nuclear explosions or powerful solar storms'

ad-hoc?

When it comes to solar storms, yes. These happen frequently enough
(and naturally enough) to be considered to be a constant source of
concern for anyone interested in satellites. You throw antidotes at
this cosmic disease often enough and you may find the cure for one
problem makes the ailment worse. Obviously, if you can protect vital
equipment from a nuclear war, by all means do it. To constantly
disrupt a natural protection from a potential hazard, even to protect
pieces of machinery, should require a bit more thinking through.

Bruce Jensen