Improving Global Space Weather Forecasting Using EUV Imaging

Completed TRL 1 (started at 1, targeting 3)

Description

Develop and test a method for improving our ability to predict space weather using EUV imaging.

Develop and test a method for improving models of coronal mass ejection (CME) propagation through the inner heliosphere that uses STEREO mission extreme ultraviolet (EUV) imaging to improve the model used in the Combined Community Modeling Center (CCMC) for CME prediction. Results will be tested by comparison of CME arrival times at the STEREO spacecraft with and without the improved model.

Benefits

Project would enhance ability of NASA to protect its space missions throughout the inner solar system.

Details

Technology area	Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Radiation > Space Weather Prediction
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organization	Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date	2014-10-01
End date	2015-09-01

Project contacts

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Nikolaos Paschalidis — nikolaos.paschalidis@nasa.gov
Therese A Kucera — therese.a.kucera@nasa.gov
Antti A Pulkkinen — antti.a.pulkkinen@nasa.gov

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