Conveners
TDM8 - Bridging the O2R Gap: Conversations with Operational Forecasters on Tools for Improved Forecasting and Workflow
- Krista Hammond (Met Office)
- Claudio Corti (CCMC; University of Hawaii)
- Carina Alden (CUA/NASA GSFC)
Description
This TDM aims to connect forecasters with modellers, researchers, and end-users to begin bridging the gap of the O2R pipeline. There is a disconnect in communications between operational forecasters and researchers, especially those not already included in an R2O2R pipeline which has had a significant impact on model development and progress in the space weather forecasting field. What is interesting from a scientific point of view might not be relevant for a specific space weather impact/user need/use case. An open and transparent pipeline from scientific investigations to space weather impacts would make fund allocation more efficient for modellers, so they could focus resources/efforts on model capabilities most relevant to end-users needs. Some of the key questions to ask during this TDM include: What products/tools would make your life easier as a forecaster? What feedback from the forecasters to model developers would be most helpful to improve models/tools? What communication style and/or products are most helpful to end-users? By answering these questions and offering this platform, we aim to spark advancements in space weather forecasting and foster meaningful conversations that drive the future development of related products and tools.
