DCIS Lecture Series: Space Weather and Solar Storms
Channel: Delaware County Institute of Science
Date: 31/01/2023

Space Weather and Solar Storms: Updates from the NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center   --  Mr. Shawn Dahl (Senior Space Weather Forecaster at the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, CO)

This talk highlights the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), space weather activity, forecasting, and potential impacts. Space weather has become a concern for our society due to its ability to disrupt or degrade certain types of communications and technologies. Congressional and executive legislation has been passed to improve space weather science and forecasting because of the risk for an extreme space weather event to adversely affect commerce and our way of life. Solar Cycle 25 is progressing, with solar maximum predicted to be around 2025. This presentation’s intent is to inform participants about SWPC operations, space weather storms, SWPC forecasts, and primary concerns with regards to possible impacts – such as aviation, power grid, and space operations.

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