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... and the National Science Foundation (NSF) -- the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine appointed the ad hoc Committee for the Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure Workshop and conducted a twopart virtual workshop, "Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure," on June 16-17 and September 9-11, 2020.
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... For example, the 2007 National Academies report Severe Space Weather Events -- Understanding Societal and Economic Impacts4 noted that "A contemporary repetition of the Carrington Event5 would cause … extensive social and economic disruptions" because of the many interconnections between the local space environment consequences and society's highly coupled systems (e.g., Figure S.1)
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... applications, power grid management, and many other aspects of societal infrastructure rely on continued delivery of space weather observations and forecasts. It was stated in a number of workshop sessions that continued support of space environment research and model development, and a reliable path for translation to operational tools, are needed to ensure that appropriate capability continues to keep up with future needs.
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... The workshop was tasked to look a decade or more in the future, a recognition of the long acquisition cycle for space systems and the need for continuity of critical space weather observations.8 With this directive, coupled with the understanding that observations have value only when placed in the context embodied in models, forecasts, and impact assessments, two themes emerged from the discussions: The first was the recognition that funding for model development and the framework for model implementation in space weather forecasting is often fragile, with only short-term funding available.9 The second centered on the impact of new and more affordable launch options and new space platforms and technologies, which are being developed at a rate far faster than was common for legacy systems. A core operational system would be maintained in perpetuity, while many more innovative and flexible smaller components could come and go as needed.
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... 10 "This bill sets forth provisions concerning improving the ability of the United States to forecast space weather events and mitigate the effects of space weather.  The bill provides statutory authority for the National Science and Technology Council's Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation Working Group, which coordinates executive branch efforts regarding space weather.
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