SwRI Integrates Solar Wind Sensor into NOAA’s SWFO-L1 Satellite for Enhanced Space Weather Monitoring

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has successfully integrated the Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) into NOAA’s SWFO-L1 satellite, enhancing space weather monitoring. This innovative sensor will provide real-time data on solar wind and solar storms, crucial for predicting their effects on Earth’s technology and infrastructure. The collaboration aims to improve forecasting capabilities and safeguard essential services from potential disruptions caused by solar activity.