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Solving the Space Weather Problem: A 15+ Year Roadmap to Revolutionize Space Weather Research, Protect NASA Space Assets, and Enable Robust Operations
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  • Angelos Vourlidas,
  • Justin Likar,
  • Viacheslav Merkin,
  • Romina Nikoukar,
  • Larry Paxton,
  • Thomas Sotirelis,
  • Drew Turner,
  • Aleksandr Ukhorskiy,
  • Yongliang Zhang
Angelos Vourlidas
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Corresponding Author:angelos.vourlidas@jhuapl.edu

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Justin Likar
Johns Hopkins University Applied PHysics Laboratory
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Viacheslav Merkin
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laborstory
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Romina Nikoukar
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Larry Paxton
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Thomas Sotirelis
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Drew Turner
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Aleksandr Ukhorskiy
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Yongliang Zhang
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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Abstract

We propose a ‘system-of-systems’—an integrated web of SpWx stations and state-of-the-art modeling facilities to enable a transformative advance in Space Weather nowcasting and forecasting. The Space Weather Aggregated Network of Systems (SWANS) will enable space situational awareness for end-users invested in spaceflight operations, infrastructure risk mitigation, and future human endeavors in space exploration while profoundly transforming Heliophysics research by 2050 or earlier.