SWELTO -- Space WEather Laboratory in Turin Observatory

TL;DR

SWELTO is a comprehensive framework for analyzing space weather data, integrating remote sensing, in situ measurements, and ground sensors to monitor solar and interplanetary phenomena, aiming to improve space weather prediction and outreach.

Contribution

It introduces a novel integrated platform combining data analysis, modeling, and ground instrumentation for space weather monitoring and prediction.

Findings

Development of automatic identification and tracking tools for solar and interplanetary features.

Implementation of empirical models and MHD simulations for space weather reconstruction.

Deployment of ground-based sensors for monitoring ionospheric and geomagnetic responses.

Abstract

SWELTO -- Space WEather Laboratory in Turin Observatory is a conceptual framework where new ideas for the analysis of space-based and ground-based data are developed and tested. The input data are (but not limited to) remote sensing observations (EUV images of the solar disk, Visible Light coronagraphic images, radio dynamic spectra, etc...), in situ plasma measurements (interplanetary plasma density, velocity, magnetic field, etc...), as well as measurements acquired by local sensors and detectors (radio antenna, fluxgate magnetometer, full-sky cameras, located in OATo). The output products are automatic identification, tracking, and monitoring of solar stationary and dynamic features near the Sun (coronal holes, active regions, coronal mass ejections, etc...), and in the interplanetary medium (shocks, plasmoids, corotating interaction regions, etc...), as well as reconstructions of the interplanetary medium where solar disturbances may propagate from the Sun to the Earth and beyond. These are based both on empirical models and numerical MHD simulations. The aim of SWELTO is not only to test new data analysis methods for future application for Space Weather monitoring and prediction purposes, but also to procure, test and deploy new ground-based instrumentation to monitor the ionospheric and geomagnetic responses to solar activity. Moreover, people involved in SWELTO are active in outreach to disseminate the topics related with Space Weather to students and the general public.