Session 1: Cosmic Rays in the Heliosphere
Galactic cosmic rays are subjected to modulation when entering the heliosphere. An overview of these modulation processes along with computations with various modulation models provide useful information regarding the size and shape of the heliosphere, the local interstellar spectra at lower energies, the modulation in the heliosheath.
Session 2: Intense Events of 2024
Solar cycle 25, which is already progressing and is currently moving towards the solar maxima, is characterized by increased solar activity and highly disturbed interplanetary conditions. As a result extreme space weather events are recorded. For example the unusual Forbush Decrease on March 2024, the strongest geomagnetic storm G5 in over two decades on May 2024, and finally the new Ground Level Enhancement events, GLE74, GLE75 and GLE 76 on May, June and November 2024 respectively were recorded.
Session 3: Cosmic Rays and Space Weather effects
Cosmic rays are modulatated by solar and geomagnetic activity, which are key aspects of Space Weather. Space Weather events, like solar storms, can enhance or interact with cosmic ray effects, particulary in terms of radiations hazards and atmospheric ionization. Radiation dose models allow the calculation of the ionization and radiation levels during a flight due to the enhanced radiation environment created by solar energetic particle events.
Session 4: Cosmic Ray Detection Instrumentation
Methods and instruments in the service of cosmic ray detection. Innovations, renovations, alterations, repairs and upgrades of the existing neutron monitor detectors that improve their operation and functionality.
