International Space Weather Camp (ISWC)

The International Space Weather Camp (ISWC) is an opportunity to learn about space physics in the context of meeting a very practical need — to understand the influence of the Sun on the space and upper atmosphere of the Earth and its related impact on the technological systems and needs of modern society. This is a new, exciting, and emerging discipline called Space Weather, which has attracted the attention of the White House and senior leaders in government because of the importance of ensuring that our technology investments are properly protected against severe Space Weather. Over twenty students from Alabama, Germany, and South Africa participate in a multiple-week series of lectures, hands-on projects, experiments, and excursions as they learn both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of Space Weather and solar and space physics.

The International Space Weather Camp is now a partnership between FTPP (UAH), and the DLR (University of Rostock).

The International Space Weather Camp (selected topics course SPA489 and SPA689) covers various aspects related to Space Weather, comprising cosmic ray particle transport theory, plasma physics, solar physics, heliospheric physics, computer simulations for modeling and understanding local Space Weather, and the impact on Earth’s atmosphere, satellites, and space vehicles.

This year, the ISWC will be hosted by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and The University of Alabama in Huntsville. If your application is successful, eligible expenses, including flights, mileage, lodging (in Huntsville, Alabama, and Neustrelitz, Germany), and tuition for this course will be covered. A stipend will also be issued for students for meal expenses. Students will also receive a university class credit for successfully completing the camp.