Conveners
TDM2 - Through Validation: Building Confidence in Space Weather Services for a Resilient Operational Future
- Suzy Bingham (Met Ofice, UK)
- Daria Shukhobodskaia (STCE/SIDC-ROB)
- Veronique Delouille (Royal Observatory of Belgium)
- Sophie Murray (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies)
Description
Space weather services are essential for sectors like satellite operations, GNSS, aviation, energy, and crewed spaceflight, where accurate forecasts help prevent costly disruptions. As their use grows, these services must be validated for real-world operations, transparent in their methods, and trusted by users. This session explores the full validation process, from research to operational deployment, emphasizing how end users benefit every step of the way.
We will examine practical questions such as which frameworks and metrics best measure the quality and reliability of space weather services. We’ll look at ways to compare models and products across different operational centers and how to clearly communicate uncertainty and confidence to users. The session will cover key performance tools - like scoreboards, maturity indices, and Key Performance Indicators - that track forecast accuracy, latency, and false alarms. We will also focus on evaluating resilience during significant storm events and the role of user feedback in confirming a product’s effectiveness.
By uniting researchers, operators, and end users, this session aims to show how thorough validation builds trust, supports informed decision-making, and drives the development of flexible, user-driven space weather capabilities.
