In the worst case scenarios, space weather events could inflict air travelers with high amounts of radiation, perhaps more than one year of natural levels in just a few seconds.
. In 1967 the radars of the USA’s ballistic missiles early-warning system were jammed simultaneously by a massive solar radio burst and the accompanying geomagnetic storm, a perceived act of war which led to nuclear bombers preparing for takeoff before space weather forecasters realized the actual cause in time and halted any action.
To ensure better protection against space weather events, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization has begun to take a more active role in recent years. . According to Bain, starting in 2019, the SWPC began issuing space weather advisories tailored specifically to ICAO’s requirements. In addition, two global centers were set up in late 2019 and another one in 2022, uniting the forecasting and alert efforts of 16 countries.
Still, increased awareness brings a demand for more standardization and coordination between space weather forecasters, and aviation regulators. “The education is ongoing and the aviation community is still working on understanding and incorporating [the] information,” Robert Steenburgh, space scientist at the SWPC, told The Daily Beast. Guidelines by ICAO and national regulators about the use of the alerts are still mere recommendations; however, now regular interaction takes place.
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