Linenger tried shielding himself behind the station 's lead - filled batteries , but this was only partly effective .
For example , Jerry Linenger reported that during a solar storm , they were directional and that they interfered with sleep since closing his eyes would not help .
Jerry Linenger tried shielding himself behind the station 's lead - filled batteries , but this was only partly effective .
For example , Jerry Linenger reported that during a solar storm , they were directional and that they interfered with sleep since closing his eyes would not help .