Forecasting Space Weather
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free, Tickets Required
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free, Tickets Required
6:00 pm: Doors Open for informal educational programming
7:00 pm: FREE showing of 3D Sun
7:30 pm: Meet the Lecturer
8:00 pm: Lecture begins
Dr. Tom Bogdan, Director of NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, will provide an overview of how space weather can affect our advanced technologies-based global economy. The Center is the official source for our Nation's space weather prediction, forecast, and warning services. It operates 24/7 and is one of a handful of National Critical Systems operated by the National Weather Service. Using real-time data from a variety of sources, his staff provides space weather guidance that is critical for the safety and success of our most advanced technologies; including space exploration missions; homeland security and national defense; telecommunications satellites; air transportation communications; and the national power grid infrastructure.
Pre-lecture activities, including Discovery Stations, a film feature, and a "get to know the lecturer" warm-up with the lecturer begin at 6:00 p.m.
The Exploring Space Lectures are made possible by the generous support of NASA, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp and Aerojet.
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.
We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.