Impact of space weather on navigation and communication services used in aviation

Kurzfassung

Space weather can cause significant disruptions to technical infrastructure, resulting in increased risks to safety, economic losses and a reduced quality of life. Space weather can for example have a significant impact on satellite-based communications and navigation services, limiting aviation safety and efficiency. Operators of critical infrastructure are increasingly aware that extreme space weather events can have severe impacts on their systems. Therefore, the international civil aviation organization (ICAO) is operating since 2019 global Space Weather centers with the aim to provide real time information and forecast to the aviation user community. We like to present past and recent examples of Space Weather impact on navigation and communication services in aviation. Furthermore, we will discuss existing products and new developments in respect to their potential in mitigating space weather impact on aviation. Finally, we will also use the available information to evaluate the current situation on the way to the solar maximum of cycle 25.