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International Space Weather Initiative. Nat Gopalswamy & Joe Davila. IHY – ISWI Regional meeting on Heliospheric Phenomena and Earth’s Environment September 7 – 13, 2009 Šibenik, Croatia. Objectives. Concentrate on global picture of Earth’s response to various inputs
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International Space Weather Initiative Nat Gopalswamy & Joe Davila IHY – ISWI Regional meeting on Heliospheric Phenomena and Earth’s Environment September 7 – 13, 2009 Šibenik, Croatia
Objectives Concentrate on global picture of Earth’s response to various inputs To continue the successful IHY Observatory Development program as a perpetual activity Create data products useful for developing space weather science To continue the successful IHY schools as International space weather schools To continue and enhance the public outreach program to create a better awareness of space weather To promote synergistic activities with SCOSTEP/CAWSES and IAU/Comm. 49
Organization Simplified Compared to IHY: Steering Committee + National Committees Steering Committee including instrument providers Outreach subcommittee SW Schools subcommittee
ISWI Timeline 2009 Plan approved by UN, Formation of National committees and Steering Committee 2010 Launch of ISWI, First UN/ISWI meeting in Egypt 2010 First SW School in Ethiopia 2011 Second ISWI meeting, 2nd SW School 2012 Third ISWI meeting, 3rd SW School 2013 Review of the ISWI program and renewal
Principles of the Instrument Program • The lead scientist or principle investigator funded by his/her country provides instrumentation (or fabrication plans) and data distribution • The host country provides the workforce, facilities, and operational support typically at a local university. • Host scientists become part of science team • All data and data analysis activity is shared • All scientists participate in publications and scientific meetings where possible
Current Instrument InstallationsA Proven Track Record This model for developing instrument networks was proven during the IHY IHY (http://ihy2007.org) 6
IHY/ISWI – Croatia Meeting • Extend the regional network to ISWI activities • Identify the national coordinators • Obtain suggestions • Discuss potential future meetings • Discuss potential New instruments/hosts