About Us

The research field of solar-terrestrial physics deals with the properties and interactions of the coupled ionosphere-thermosphere-magnetosphere (ITM) system and its forcing by energy inputs from the sun and from the underlying atmosphere and solid Earth. Within this field of research, the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics (SO) focusses on the study of near-Earth space weather. SO covers both basic research and applied research on the subject of space weather. The aim is to protect national infrastructures and support affected industries through timely, accurate and reliable observations and forecasts.