NSWP-SG-01: Physical Conditions and Processes

Discover and understand the physical conditions and processes that produce space weather and its effects.

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Forecasting space weather depends on understanding the fundamental processes that give rise to hazardous events. Continued support for research is essential to achieve the level of understanding required for accurate predictions. Particularly important is the study of processes that link the Sun-Earth system and that control the flow of energy within the coupled system. Development of new instrumentation and observing capabilities are also important for discovery, understanding and as input to space weather models. Metrics need to be established so that improvements in forecasting capabilities can be monitored and assessed. Eventually, a chain of coupled models will be available that will reliably and accurately simulate and predict space weather events in the Sun-Earth system. Technology development is critically important for the success of the program and, in light of recent budget decisions, opportunity exists for great advancements.

Stakeholder(s):

• National Space Weather Program Council


• Committee for Space Weather

Objective(s):

NSWP-SO-01: Priorities

NSWP-SO-02: Solar Processes

NSWP-SO-03: Space Weather Services

NSWP-SO-04: Gaps

NSWP-SO-05: Sun-Earth Models

NSWP-SO-06: Space Weather Parameters

NSWP-SO-07: Technology Transition and Data Processing

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