The good news is that with multi-constellations/signals, your field operations may not be as adversely affected as when there was a single constellation. Plus, some manufacturers have released or are working on software upgrades for newer rovers that can substantially mitigate (all but the most severe) conditions. Users made it through the previous cycle with only spotty disruptions; chances are this one will be the same.

A caveat about single base operations: if you do single base on one day with calm ionospheric conditions, you may get different results than on a day of high ionospheric activity. Network corrections, like VRS are often the better choice, but neither will have much luck if in the red. There are hazards to mixing solutions: If you start a project with one method, you may get different results when switching baseline lengths or on different iono status days.

In short, we could be in for several years where the potential for detrimental space weather effects could be heightened occasionally. However, with today’s modern equipment, you may only experience issues when the values are “in the red.”