The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) delivers real-time forecasts and alerts on solar and geomagnetic activity that support critical decision-making in sectors such as aviation, satellite operations, and power grid management. By monitoring space weather conditions, the SWPC helps airlines adjust flight paths to avoid radiation exposure on polar routes, enables satellite operators to safeguard spacecraft systems, and assists power grid operators in preparing for geomagnetic disturbances that could disrupt electrical infrastructure.

Prerequisites:

• Institutional & political interest and support for utilising SSA, STM, and Space Weather data, technologies, and applications

• Understand national 

policies and identify national policies that utilise SSA, STM, and Space Weather data, technologies, and applications

• Identify and build relationships with stakeholders involved in policy implementation

• Access to SSA, STM, and Space Weather data, data processing and analysis capabilities

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 50k–250k

• Includes: literature review and baseline study, stakeholder consultations, expert advisory, report drafting and validation,legal reveiw, parliamentary passage/decress if needed

Timeframe:

• Overall: 12–24 mo

• Phase: scoping & consultations (3–6 mo), draft policy/legal review (4–8 mo), approval & adoption (5–10 mo)

Pros:

• Policy Coherence - Aligning with national policies will make it easier to secure funding and realize projects.

Considerations:

• Timeline - The process of supporting and actually implementing national policies takes time.

• Articulation - Coordinating efforts across various stakeholders such as governmental departments can be complex.