#35 Predicting Hurricanes Years in Advance – Solar Forecasting as Capital Strategy | Katherine Monson

About the episode

Solar activity is a measurable risk variable across satellites, aviation, precision agriculture, and energy markets. Katherine Monson, CEO and co-founder of Hale SWx, explains how a physics-based solar model improves forecast accuracy beyond legacy statistical methods and enables both short-range operational decisions and long-range capital planning.

For spacecraft operators, forecasting informs launch timing, altitude strategy, radiation exposure, and asset life—directly impacting CAPEX efficiency and revenue duration. Airlines gain visibility into dynamic radiation loads affecting avionics and crew exposure. In energy and insurance markets, long-horizon solar inputs may influence LNG demand positioning and hurricane risk pricing.