NASA Launches Missions to Enhance Space Weather Forecasting Amid Growing Concerns
NASA is set to launch two heliophysics missions and a NOAA space weather observatory to enhance forecasting capabilities. This comes after the recent solar cycle exposed vulnerabilities of space traffic management, precision agriculture, and aviation to geomagnetic storms. Lynker Space, a company specialising in space weather monitoring and forecasting, is collaborating with NOAA to provide tailored alerts for U.S. critical infrastructure operators.
Space weather poses daily challenges for industries vital to modern society. To address this, Lynker Space will develop sector-specific alerts and warnings based on feedback from infrastructure operators. The company's work with NOAA will be guided by recommendations from the White House Space Weather Advisory Group's 2024 survey. A test to evaluate the new space weather forecasting system is planned for next summer.
Geomagnetic activity typically peaks a couple of years after solar maximum, as seen in the recent cycle. NASA's upcoming launches aim to improve forecasts for power grid operators, aviation, human spaceflight, space traffic management, emergency management, and GPS-dependent customers.
Lynker Space's collaboration with NOAA seeks to provide more accurate and relevant space weather forecasts. This will help critical infrastructure operators better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of geomagnetic storms. The upcoming test and NASA's launches are significant steps towards enhancing space weather prediction capabilities.
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