Space Weather R2O2R - University of Surrey

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Description

• Finalise modifications of MAIRE+ code to use NM24/Cosmos data as the input neutron monitor source(s). • Finalise upgrade to IGRF 14th generation, by 30/09/2025 • Collaborate with MO scientist on initial validation of MAIRE+ against SAIRA data from aviation campaign, including co-development of validation code for MAIRE+ using SAIRA data from radiosonde launches and from SAIRA aviation instruments. • work with MO on roadmap to measure model performance against observations by 31/10/2025

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Legal Justification

The deliverables within the contract are associated with a model and code already developed and owned by the partner, (supplier) to a specific maturity under the SWIMMR Programme. The academics hold the model code IPR and provide model access to Met Office under Licence (pending renewal on signature of the contract) and therefore are uniquely placed to provide these services to the Met Office. Delivery will 'accelerate' the model's development towards transition to operations within the Met Office Space Weather service as mandated by DSIT. The purpose of the contract is to continue development of the models (which requires the 'deep expertise' of the model developer) and to transfer model and model code knowledge and expertise. In short, there is no other supplier for the work associated with this model as the Met Office requires the code and expertise solely located at Surrey.

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