Testing Specification Model and Real-Time Data Coupling Schemes and Development of a Prototype Executive System for Space Weather Prediction
Abstract
The main objective of the effort was to develop a multi-level executive system to couple the Air Force specification models and data streams in order to improve space weather predictions. The system was to be based on the physical processes that determine the coupling of adjacent regions of space embodied in the models. A step by step procedure was to be employed to develop a workable system. First, the scientific issues concerning a number of possible model and model data coupling schemes were to be studied. Coupling on different levels was to be considered, with the different levels depending on the data available, the quality of the data, the geophysical conditions, and the parameters desired. However, the effort was descoped and redirected and, as a consequence, only part of the work was completed. The completed work involved the construction of an initial ISEM executive system, an analysis of the Kp index, the development of an algorithm that calculates a real time Dst index, an analysis of the plasma convection and particle precipitation patterns, and the issues concerning data quality.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA356721
Entities
People
- D. C. Thompson
- J. J. Sojka
- J. V. Eccles
- R. L. McPherron
- R. W. Schunk