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Participants of the ISSI Bern workshop “Physical Links Between Weather and Climate in Space and the Lower Atmosphere” held on 22–26 January 2024.

Published: 31 January 2024

ISSI workshop

by Fabio Crameri

Highlights

Workshop Report

Space Weather

Atmosphere

Towards a Deeper Understanding of the Connections between Space and Terrestrial Weather

The dynamic connections between space weather and weather in Earth’s lower atmosphere was the target of last week’s ISSI workshop. This gathering, between leading experts in space, Earth observation and atmospheric science, delved into the intricate physical interplay shaping our planet’s weather and climate.

Returning to ISSI

Building on the success of the November 2022 Forum, the workshop aimed to deepen our understanding about the various geospace energy and momentum transfer processes, crucial for addressing natural and human-induced hazards. In the light of solar-terrestrial interactions, participants were discussing the conceptual design of future space-borne and ground-based observing capabilities, laying the groundwork for an Ionosphere-Thermosphere-Mesosphere Observatory.

During the week at ISSI, collaboration across scientific disciplines were fostered, synergies were assessed, and communication among agencies were enhanced. The outcome will culminate in peer-reviewed papers published in Surveys in Geophysics and the ISSI Space Sciences Series. So, watch this space to witness new insights into this complex intersection of space and atmospheric sciences.

Credits ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Martel