ESA Space Weather Service Network Workshop 2026

Session

SEP Monitoring and Forecasting on the Moon and Mars

4 Feb 2026, 15:00

ESOC

Description

This session will look at current and future challenges, strategies and planning to support SEP forecasting and monitoring at Moon and Mars. These locations have been chosen recognising the importance for accurate SEP forecasting for human exploration of the solar system.
(Convenors: Chris Perry (STFC/RAL Space), Mark Dierckxsens (BIRA-IASB))

77. Introduction

PERRY, Chris (RAL Space)

04/02/2026, 15:00

78. ERSA on the Lunar Gateway and HRE activities

JIGGENS, Piers (ESA/ESTEC)

04/02/2026, 15:10

79. Magnetic Connectivity & Shock Tool support to SEP Monitoring and Forecasting on the Moon and Mars

ROUILLARD, Alexis (IRAP CNRS FR & AIP DE)

04/02/2026, 15:30

80. Using type III radio bursts as evidence of particle escape from the Sun for enhancing solar proton forecasting capabilities

MALANDRAKI, Olga (National Observatory of Athens, IAASARS, Athens, Greece), KARAVOLOS, Michaelis (NOA/IAASARS)

04/02/2026, 15:45

81. SEP surftron model Moon and Mars perspective

BAMFORD, Ruth (STFC RAL Space, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)

04/02/2026, 16:00

82. Discussion and Summary

04/02/2026, 16:15