Atmospheric Impacts of Space Weather and Extreme Meteorological Events
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Upper Atmosphere".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 December 2025 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
2. Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications and Remote Sensing, National Observatory of Athens, Metaxa and Vasileos Pavlou, GR-15236 Penteli, Greece
Interests: digital signal processing; complex systems time series analysis; nonlinear dynamics; criticality; precursors of extreme events; seismo-electromagnetics; lithosphere-atmosphere-ionosphere coupling (LAIC)
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2. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, Ancient Olive Grove Campus, 12241 Aigaleo, Greece
Interests: upper atmosphere; ionosphere; low frequency radio sounding; solar-terrestrial interaction; space weather; wave interaction in the lower and middle atmosphere; remote sensing; low earth orbital satellite remote sensing; lightning; tropical cyclones; ionosphere-magnetosphere coupling; lithosphere-atmosphere-ionosphere coupling
Interests: observational cosmology; HI 21cm cosmology; large scale structures; clusters of galaxies; techniques: aperture synthesis; calibration effects; imaging in radio interferometry; radio astronomy; X-ray astronomy; multi-wavelength observations; multi-messenger astronomy; astrostatistics; machine learning and big data
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Space weather events, driven by solar activity, can have profound effects on Earth's atmosphere, influencing climate, ionospheric dynamics, and atmospheric chemistry. Geomagnetic storms, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections introduce significant energy inputs into the upper atmosphere, leading to disruptions in satellite communications, navigation systems, and power grids. Additionally, these events can modify atmospheric circulation and contribute to variations in temperature and pressure at different altitudes.
Alongside space weather, extreme terrestrial weather events such as cyclones, thunderstorms, and hurricanes also play a critical role in atmospheric dynamics. These events interact with atmospheric layers, influencing ionospheric conductivity, gravity wave propagation, and energy distribution. Understanding the combined impacts of space weather and extreme meteorological phenomena is essential for improving forecasting models and mitigating potential risks.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on the atmospheric responses to space weather and extreme weather events. We welcome studies utilizing observational data, numerical modeling, and theoretical approaches to explore interactions between the Sun, Earth’s atmosphere, and severe meteorological disturbances. Topics of interest include ionospheric disturbances, stratospheric and mesospheric changes due to solar forcing, atmospheric coupling mechanisms, and potential long-term climatic impacts. By advancing our understanding of these processes, we can enhance predictive capabilities and develop strategies to mitigate associated risks.
Regards,
Prof. Dr. Stelios M. Potirakis
Dr. Sudipta Sasmal
Prof. Dr. Abhirup Datta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- space weather
- geomagnetic storms
- ionospheric disturbances
- atmospheric coupling
- solar radiation
- coronal mass ejections
- climate impacts
- upper atmosphere dynamics
- cyclones
- thunderstorms
- radio interferometric study of ionosphere
- traveling ionospheric disturbances
- ionospheric scintillation
- GNSS measurements
- airglow measurements
- VLF measurements
- solar observations
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