Multi-Scale Modeling
Abstract
The Multi-Scale Modeling thrust developed advanced, multi-physics models to predict the effect of disturbances and/or perturbations in the space environment in order to inform operational decisions based on current space environment conditions. Space environment models were limited to predicting long term climatic averages or regularly occurring phenomena and did not fully account for coupling effects where perturbations in one region of the space environment may produce disturbances in another region. Approaches for addressing these limitations under the Multi-Scale Modeling thrust included the following: (1) development of observation driven/first-principles theory of magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere coupling; (2) creation of an extensible assimilation framework for unifying space environment monitoring systems and data; and (3) non-traditional space environment measurement approaches. These developments helped to ensure the accuracy and spatiotemporal resolution of space weather models and were sufficient to enable prediction of operationally relevant perturbations and disturbances in the space environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- ee0ba179e2ba382ffe928752c8f4d354