Planning the Future Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure

In response to a request from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - and with the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation - the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted a two-part virtual workshop, "Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure," on June 16-17 and September 9-11, 2020. The overall goals of the workshop were to review present space weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities, to consider future observational infrastructure and research needs, and to consider options toward the further development of an effective, resilient, and achievable national space weather program. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop.Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction and Workshop Background2 National Priorities and the Development of a National Strategyfor Space Weather3 U.S. Department and Agencies Roles and Current and PlannedCapabilities4 Complementary and Collaborative International Activities5 Space Weather User Community Needs6 Strategic Knowledge and Observation Gaps7 Other Infrastructure Issues8 Closing ObservationsAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Poster Session at the November 9-11, 2020, WorkshopAppendix C: Workshop AgendasAppendix D: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix E: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff