R2O2R
Research-to-Operations-to-Research (R2O2R) refers to the cyclical process by which basic research endeavors (R), having been identified as having the potential for improving forecasting capabilities, are matured, in a targeted way, toward a formal operational implementation (O) and, once "operationalized", subsequent needs for refinements are conveyed back to the research community (R).
One particularly targeted mode of R2O2R engagement within the Space Weather (SWx) domain is afforded by the NASA SWR2O2R program. This program, established in response to the National Space Weather Action Plan (SWAP) and resulting from the tri-agency MOU between NASA, NOAA, and NSF, aims to accelerate targeted SWx research efforts toward operational implementation in support of advancing SWx forecasting capabilities.
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Space Weather R2O2R Framework
The Space Weather R2O2R Framework is a product of the National Science & Technology Council (NSTC) and was published by the White House in March 2022.
NOAA SWPC Readiness Level Descriptions
Readiness Levels: A systematic project metric/measurement system that supports assessments of the maturity of R&D projects from research to operation, application, commercial product or service, or other use and allows the consistent comparison of maturity between different types of R&D projects. A project achieves a readiness level once it has accomplished all elements described within a readiness level.
2023 NASA-NOAA R2O2R Town Hall
The inaugural NASA/NOAA R2O2R Town Hall discussion was held on April 12, 2023 via Google Meet.