Project -
NRCan Forecasting of Space WeatherScience Thrust -
Energy and mass transport and scaling in space plasmas.
- understanding of forecasting methodologies and principles
- application of physical models to forecasting
Strategic
Benefits
- provision of accurate forecasts for clients in forms appropriate to their
needs, using state-of-the-art techniques and knowledge.
- operational forecasts on routine basis
- incorporation of new techniques, new data sources, algorithms
developed elsewhere
- development of enhanced techniques and dissemination methods
Instrumentation
- magnetometer array (HELP ---- >????)
- computational resources
Financial
Resources (in place)
Financial
Resources (additional)
- 250 k/year (1 scientist, 2 support staff, operating costs)
Schedule
- Effective immediately. New data sources awaiting incorporation,
enhanced techniques conceived, awaiting development, testing and incorporation into operational
system
