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Lesson 1 Summary

This lesson explored the following points in greater detail:

Space weather products describe the conditions on the Sun, on Earth, and within Earth’s immediate environment that impact our communication, navigation, aviation, satellites, and electric power grids.

a network of worldwide centers


Space weather services are provided by a network of worldwide centers.


The WMO Inter-Programme Coordination Team on Space Weather Click here if you would like to read more about the WMO's involvement in Space Weather. and the International Space Environment Service (ISES)Click here to visit the ISES site. are collaborative networks of space weather service-providing organizations that offer global space weather services.

United States
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) Click here to visit NOAA NWS SWPC's site.
is one example of a space weather prediction center.

The services available from the global centers are a resource that can be used to develop services for your local customers. By understanding the needs of users in your region and by being familiar with the products and services already available, you can begin to develop a service capability tailored to your local needs.

The services you provide can range from explaining basic space weather concepts to general customers to providing scale-based warnings to experienced professionals. You should take time to survey, analyze, and interview local populations to discover what services to offer.