This National Science Foundation (NSF) award under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) provides $299,887 to the University of California, Berkeley from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025. The project aims to develop new reduced complexity models for simulating convection and magnetic field generation in the Earth's core. This use-inspired research will enable more reliable forecasting of changes in the Earth's magnetic field, which is critical for planning space missions due to the effects on spacecraft from solar and cosmic radiation. The key products include open-source software for investigating short-term core dynamics and establishing the foundation for implementing data assimilation techniques to improve magnetic field predictions. No sub-awards are planned for this project.
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