Forecasting space weather

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Exploring Space Lectures: "Space Weather and the Solar Connection"
Lecture 4: Forecasting Space Weather
Presenter: Dr. Tom Bogdan
Tuesday, June 17
Dr. Tom Bogdan, Director of NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, will provide an overview of how space weather can affect our advanced technologies-based global economy. The Center is the official source for our Nation's space weather prediction, forecast, and warning services. It operates 24/7 and is one of a handful of National Critical Systems operated by the National Weather Service. Using real-time data from a variety of sources, his staff provides space weather guidance that is critical for the safety and success of our most advanced technologies; including space exploration missions; homeland security and national defense; telecommunications satellites; air transportation communications; and the national power grid infrastructure.

Full Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4nzvAIiUIQ

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Education

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• SI
• Smithsonian
• NASM
• Space
• Lecture
• Weather
• NOAA
• National
• Service